SR0812 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0812 LRB101 15242 MST 64414 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Sandra Marie "Sandy" Oakes of Waukegan, who passed away on October 6, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Oakes was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Esther Swarat Harrall on November 30, 1940; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Oakes worked as a registered nurse at Vista Health in Waukegan for over 50 years; she delivered babies, cared for NICU preemies, was a nursing supervisor, and taught prenatal classes; she concluded her career teaching sex education in schools throughout Lake County; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Oakes was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church; she was dedicated to her faith and spent countless hours volunteering; if someone was having a tough time or had something to celebrate, she would have a homemade dish prepared, a thoughtful card or gift sent, or a reassuring phone call planned, hoping to bring a smile; she was also a "surrogate" mom, grandma, sister, and friend to countless others; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Oakes was preceded in death by her mother, Esther Swarat Harrall; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Oakes is survived by her husband, Gordon; her children, Greg (Kim) Oakes, Beth (Dave) Johnson, and Richard (Elisabeth) Lanner; and her grandchildren, Madison and Mackenzie Oakes, Nathan Johnson, and Marcus and Anna Lanner; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Sandra Marie "Sandy" Oakes and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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