SR2051 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Susan Lynn Mayer of Richmond, who passed away on June 21, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Susan Mayer was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to George and Isabelle (Valentino) Gaydos on July 13, 1953; she graduated from St. Anselm's Catholic High School in 1971; she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Carlow College in 1975, and served four years as an Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade, and finally Lieutenant in the United States Navy Nurse Corps; she married Dr. C. Eric Mayer, a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps; and

WHEREAS, Susan Mayer was hired as the first school nurse for Richmond-Burton Community High School and Richmond Grade School in August of 1979; she served the district for 30 years - the last 20 solely at Richmond Grade School, where she touched the lives of students and staff; she was the cheerleading coach at Richmond-Burton in her early years; and

WHEREAS, Susan Mayer was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richmond; she served as a CCD teacher and Eucharistic Minister, and was a member of the Marriage Enrichment committee; she enjoyed playing golf, gardening, music, Chicago sports teams, and was always up for a laugh; she found her true joy sharing her time with her husband, children, friends, and family; and

WHEREAS, Susan Mayer is survived by her loving husband, Eric; her children, Carol (Nate) Voronyak and Todd (Jamie) Mayer; her granddaughter, Hope Voronyak; her sister, Carol (Richard) Swink; her brothers, George (Valerie) Gaydos and Gregory Gaydos; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Susan Lynn Mayer, 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 Susan Mayer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.