SR0643 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Alice Christine Saudargas; and

WHEREAS, Alice Saudargas was born on May 18, 1916 in Fairdale; and

WHEREAS, Alice Saudargas graduated with a master's degree in education from Northern Illinois University; while there, she met her husband, Alex Saudargas; and

WHEREAS, Alice Saudargas worked as a special education teacher before becoming principal of Elmwood Center, a school for emotionally disturbed children; she retired from the school district in 1986; during her career, she led committees to help make the Rockford schools more inclusive of all children and to maintain the legacy of West High School; and

WHEREAS, Alice Saudargas was the oldest serving school board member in the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Alice Saudargas was honored by the City of Rockford in 2011 with an "Alice Saudargas Day" for her lifelong contributions and commitment to Rockford, education, and children; and

WHEREAS, Alice Saudargas was preceded in death by a daughter; and

WHEREAS, Alice Saudargas is survived by 9 children; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and the hundreds of students she supported and mentored throughout her long career; therefore, be it

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

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