SR1271 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Connie Lynn Kaiser of Champaign, who passed away on July 9, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Connie Kaiser was born in Rantoul to Jack and Pat McMahon on December 23, 1958; she graduated from Rantoul Township High School in 1977 and married Brian Kaiser at St. Malachy Church on November 21, 1981; and

WHEREAS, Connie Kaiser retired after 37 years, the last 24 of them spent as superintendent of the Champaign County Youth Detention Center in Urbana; she was devoted to her work, and her kindness and calming influence touched many lives; and

WHEREAS, Connie Kaiser enjoyed outings with her friends and family, including movie dates, spa days, and shopping; and

WHEREAS, Connie Kaiser was preceded in death by her mother, Pat McMahon, and her father-in-law, William Kaiser; and

WHEREAS, Connie Kaiser is survived by her husband, Brian; her daughter, Elly (Andrew) Edwards; her brothers, Greg (Linda) and Doug (Lee Ann) McMahon; her sister, Val (Bob) Lewis; her father, Jack McMahon; her mother-in-law, Marlene Kaiser; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends; and her first grandchild, Olivia Lynn Edwards, due in October; 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 Connie Lynn Kaiser 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 Connie Kaiser as an expression of our deepest sympathy.