SR0559 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0559 LRB102 20863 ECR 29745 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Linda S. Millen of Peoria, who passed away on October 4, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Linda Millen was born to Donald and Glenna (Groom) Lange in Moline on August 24, 1943; she married Gary Millen on January 30, 1965; she received her master's degree in Education from Illinois State University; and

WHEREAS, Linda Millen was a lifelong educator who taught at several District 150 schools as well as the Daarul Uloom Islam School; she inspired countless young people to realize their potential and inspired many to become educators; and

WHEREAS, Linda Millen coordinated the Rising Star tutoring program through her church and was recruited as a tutor for the University of Illinois Men's Basketball program; she helped launch the Peoria Girls Sports League and coached softball and basketball; and

WHEREAS, Linda Millen was a member of University United Methodist Church where she served as a lay minister; she was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the League of Women Voters, and the South-West Kiwanis; and

WHEREAS, Linda Millen was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed her friendships in numerous book clubs; her greatest joy was spending time with her four grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Linda Millen was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Larry and Jeff Lange; and

WHEREAS, Linda Millen is survived by her husband; her two children, Vince (Traci) Millen and Audra (Joel) Brennan; her four grandchildren, Michael, Parker, Allison, and Conor; her brother, Howard (Donna) Lange; her two sisters-in-law, Carol and Lori Lange; and her several special nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Linda S. Millen 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 Linda Millen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.