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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of
3 the State of Illinois were saddened to learn of the death of
4 Roberta Kemph Sheahan on April 10, 2003; and
5 WHEREAS, Mrs. Sheahan was born on August 28, 1955; she
6 married John Sheahan and was the mother of Kelly, Mike, Mary
7 Rose, and Marty; and
8 WHEREAS, Roberta was well-respected and loved by the
9 Beverly area of Chicago for over 25 years; she worked as a
10 legislative assistant for the office of Representative Thomas
11 Dart where she selflessly served constituents for over 3
12 years; and
13 WHEREAS, Roberta's extraordinary sense of humor always
14 made her fun to be with whether at home or in the office; and
15 WHEREAS, Roberta was an enthusiastic supporter of Mt.
16 Carmel High School, located in Chicago, where her brother,
17 Steve, and son, Mike, were students; and
18 WHEREAS, Roberta was instrumental in the establishment of
19 dating violence prevention programs in Chicago and suburban
20 high schools; and
21 WHEREAS, Roberta's sense of family, friendship, and
22 community are a testament to the deep caring and love she
23 felt for others, as was evidenced by her organizing a yearly
24 Christmas Party for the needy children of her area; and
25 WHEREAS, Roberta was an active member of St. Cajetan
26 Parish where she participated in many community activities;
27 she will be greatly missed and her family, friends, and
28 community will truly feel the loss of her presence;
29 therefore, be it
30 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
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1 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
2 together with her friends, family, and all who knew and loved
3 her, we mourn the death of Roberta Kemph Sheahan and extend
4 to them our deepest sympathy; and be it further
5 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
6 presented to the family of Roberta Kemph Sheahan as an
7 expression of our sincere condolences.