SR0714 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0714 LRB098 15027 MST 49985 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lorraine L. Huffman of Crystal Lake, who passed away on November 5, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Huffman was born on February 27, 1922 in Minot, North Dakota to Ole Neil and Crystal (nee Mowers) Landsverk; she married George Wallen Huffman on September 26, 1942 in Sidney, Montana; they settled in Crystal Lake in 1957; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Huffman worked as a teacher and taught biology, and for many years enjoyed substitute-teaching; she eventually retired as a librarian from Crystal Lake South High School; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Huffman actively volunteered in many church and community activities; she was a member of PEO Chapter LD and was a Stephen Minister; she enjoyed traveling, reading, Bible studies, playing bridge, Sunday drives, bird watching, theatre, concerts, and spending time with her church family; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Huffman was preceded in death by her husband and by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Huffman is survived by her children, Peyton (Kitty Wright) Huffman, Ron (Betty) Huffman, and Krista Huffman; her grandchildren, Heather (David Bratcher) Huffman, Lori (Brian) Chrisman, Bret (Katherine) Corbin, and Todd Hilton; her great-grandchildren, Garrett, Collin, Taylor Ann, and Dean; and her cousin, Kirk (Hillary) Steinhaus; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lorraine L. Huffman, 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 Lorraine Huffman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.