SR1125 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jane E. Hedges of Oak Park, who passed away on September 13, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Jane Hedges was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana; she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Indiana University; while at Indiana University, she met her beloved husband of 47 years, John; after living in Indiana, Iowa, and California, she and her husband settled into Oak Park with their sons; and

WHEREAS, Jane Hedges retired from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park after 25 years of service as a guidance counselor; and

WHEREAS, Following her retirement, Jane Hedges donated her time and energy to multiple charities in the Oak Park area, including the Hephzibah Children's Association and the Economy Shop; she was also an active member of St. Edmund Parish, where she served on the school board, worked to raise funds for the church and school, and volunteered as a wedding coordinator and as a minister of care, bringing communion to the sick; and

WHEREAS, Jane Hedges enjoyed attending her children's and grandchildren's school and social events and spending summer weekends at her second residence in Wall Lake, Indiana with her extended family members, nieces, and nephews; and

WHEREAS, Jane Hedges is survived by her husband, John; her children, Michael (Julie Dunn) and David; and her grandchildren, Brady, Jack, and Dylan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Jane E. Hedges; and be it further

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