SR0976 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jean M. (nee Ventsias) Schuette of Woodstock, who passed away on February 15, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Jean Schuette was born in Joliet on August 17, 1950 to Emanuel "Mike" and Annette "Babs" (nee Policandriotes) Ventsias; she graduated from Yorkville High School in 1968, Eastern Illinois University, and Southern Illinois University, where she received a master's degree in Special Education; and

WHEREAS, Jean Schuette retired from Northwood Middle School in District 200 after 28 years of service, and 34 total years as an educator; and

WHEREAS, Jean Schuette enjoyed spending winters walking the beach in Florida and volunteering at her church, Saint Sophias Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin and at homeless shelters with the Pads Program in Woodstock; and

WHEREAS, Jean Schuette was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Jean Schuette is survived by her husband of 39 years, Edwin L. Schuette; her daughters, Laura (Robert) Stanell, Caryn (Nick) Marshall, and Annette (Raj) Clark; her son, Michael (Jena) Schuette; her grandchildren, Bobby, Rachel, Nick, Tony, Maya, and Jacob; her brother, James (Lori) Ventsias; and her numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of Jean M. Schuette, 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 Jean Schuette as an expression of our deepest sympathy.