SR0959 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Cathy Tasner Curran, who passed away on October 24, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Curran was the executive director of PADS of Lake County and was a well known champion of the rights, needs, and human dignity of the homeless; and

WHEREAS, Under Cathy Curran's leadership, PADS was able to evolve and expand to meet the ever-growing demand for services; PADS Family Center, Safe Haven, Veteran's House, Street Outreach, Beyond Shelter, Medical Advocacy, and Summer Shelter programs are all operating today because of her generosity; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Curran was preceded in death by her father, Fred Tasner; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Curran is survived by her husband, Michael; her children, Sam (Roberta), Fred, and Duke; her mother, Barbara Tasner; her siblings, Amy (Richard) Schechter and Lisa (Terry Gaul) Tasner; her 12 sisters-in-law; her 11 brothers-in-law; her 29 nephews and nieces; and her 12 great-nephews and great-nieces; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Cathy Curran, and we 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 Cathy Curran as an expression of our deepest sympathy.