SR1607 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marsha Wetzel of Greenview, who passed away on November 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Marsha Wetzel survived the homophobia she experienced in her life and married her wife, Judy Kahn; together, they raised a son, Josh; and

WHEREAS, Marsha Wetzel, as an LGBTQIA+ advocate, fought for aging LGBTQIA+ who were facing discrimination in their homes; and

WHEREAS, Marsha Wetzel sought assistance from Lambda Legal and became the plaintiff in establishing a precedent with the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that declared that discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act; and

WHEREAS, Marsha Wetzel, through her activism, helped established safeguards for LGBTQIA+ citizens concerning housing; and

WHEREAS, Marsha Wetzel was seen by friends, family members, and loved ones as being resilient and having an engaging sense of humor; 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 Marsha Wetzel 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 Marsha Wetzel as an expression of our deepest sympathy.