SR0800 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Christine A. Rock of Downers Grove, who passed away on April 2, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Christine Rock was born in Detroit; at the age of 5, she and her family moved to Santa Barbara, California; 4 years later, she returned with her family to the Detroit area; and

WHEREAS, Christine Rock earned her bachelor's degree in English from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan; while in college, she worked part time for The Limited, a women's clothing chain, where she was put in charge of window displays for several area stores; and

WHEREAS, After graduating from college, Christine Rock worked for several years as a technical writer for Electronic Data Systems in Detroit; in 1988, she moved with her husband to Chicago and continued working in the Chicago offices of Electronic Data Systems; about a year later, she left that job to become a stay-at-home mom to her son, Max; in 1991, she and her family moved to Downers Grove, where she began extensive remodeling of their 1960s ranch-style home; and

WHEREAS, Christine Rock was well known throughout her community for her decorating skills, sharing her expertise with local homebuilders, as well as neighbors and friends who sought her advice; she was also a co-owner of Treasures in Downers Grove; and

WHEREAS, Christine Rock is survived by her husband, Jim; her son, Max; her parents, Edward and Connie Szluk; her brothers, Nicholas Szluk, Gregory Costrini, Daniel Costrini, and Edward Costrini; her sister, Linda Lozier; and her many nephews and nieces; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Christine A. Rock; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Christine Rock as an expression of our sympathy.