SR0832 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Leona "Peg" Bergman, formerly of Joliet, who passed away on November 10, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Peg Bergman was born to John and Dora (Bourguignon) Ahrens on January 31, 1922; and

WHEREAS, Peg Bergman retired from Joliet Central High School after 20 years as the Secretary to Dean of Students; and

WHEREAS, Peg Bergman was a lifetime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, where she served as a ladies aide; she was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club for 50 years; she was a former president of the Will County PTA and the Joliet Women's Club; she volunteered at the Joliet Area Community Hospice and the Rialto Square Theater; and

WHEREAS, Peg Bergman was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Bergman; her parents; and her sister, Dorothy Nippa; and

WHEREAS, Peg Bergman is survived by her son, Jay (Lori) Bergman; her nephew, Douglas (Karen) Nippa; her niece, Loral Czerkies; her great-niece, Courtney Nippa; her great-nephew, Aaron Czerkies; and her former daughter-in-law, Darlene Bergman; 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 Leona "Peg" Bergman 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 Peg Bergman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.