SR0134 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Chris R. Stevens of Evanston, who passed away on December 28, 2016,, at the age of 67; and

WHEREAS, Chris Stevens was born in Evanston; she attended elementary school at Faith, Hope and Charity in Winnetka and the School of St. Mary in Lake Forest; she graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1967 and Barat College in 1971 with a degree in sociology; she spent her junior year of high school in South Korea, where she was a cheerleader for EASCOM and developed many lifelong friendships; and

WHEREAS, Chris Stevens began a long career with Lake County CETA/Private Industry Council, leading to her role as Director for Job Placement & Training; she volunteered with United Way of Lake County, including as Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, Chris Stevens enjoyed cooking for her colleagues, friends, and family; she enjoyed gardening and spending summers boating on Lake Michigan; she also liked to scuba dive and fish in the Florida Keys, where one of her prize catches was a 54 inch 45 pound barracuda; and

WHEREAS, Chris Stevens was the beloved wife of over 43 years of Scott Stevens; the cherished mother of Paul (Tara) Stevens; the fond grandmother of Jake and Parker Stevens; the loving sister of Debbie and Diane Reitz; the cherished daughter of the late Paul and Madelyn Reitz; the special daughter-in-law of Bev and the late John Stevens; the loved sister-in-law of Peggy Hendershot, Mike Stevens, Lyn (Curt) Drathring, and Ole (Sonya) Stevens; and the fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Chris R. Stevens, 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 Chris Stevens as an expression of our deepest sympathy.