SR0351 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Stephen Burl "Steve" Schnorf of Rochester, who passed away on February 27, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Schnorf was born in Charleston to Burl and Marjorie Baker Schnorf on November 18, 1944; he graduated from Charleston High School in 1962; he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Eastern Illinois University, where he met his future wife, Jane Ann Elmore; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Schnorf began his career as a high school history teacher in Robinson; he took pride in being invited to the reunions of classes he had taught 50 years prior; he served people with disabilities at a non-profit organization for 12 years; he then embarked on a remarkable 22-year career with the State of Illinois, where he served in a variety of positions including as Director of Driver Services for then-Secretary of State Jim Edgar, as a senior adviser and cabinet member for Governors Edgar and Jim Ryan, and as Director of the Department of Central Management Services, and Director of the Bureau of the Budget )now the Office of Management and Budget); he served on State Commissions and was exceptionally well-respected and admired across the political spectrum for his deep knowledge of and commitment to Illinois government; he maintained deep friendships forged over the course of his life; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Schnorf was awarded the Eastern Illinois University Distinguished Alumnus Award; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Schnorf was a passionate contributor to the Capitol Fax Blog championing bipartisan cooperation; he was an avid motorcycle rider and lover of old country and bluegrass music; he was most proud of his family and delighted in his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Schnorf is survived by his brothers, David (Cindy), Marty, and Jim (Karen) Schnorf; his children, Elizabeth Elmore, Rebecca Schnorf, and Quin Elmore; and his grandchildren, Jaelyn, Jensen, and Zion; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Stephen Burl "Steve" Schnorf, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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