SR0045 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Judith "Jude" Boyer of Bloomington, who died on December 23, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Judith Boyer was born in Des Moines, Iowa; she earned a bachelor of science degree from Grinnell College and a master of arts from Illinois State University; she retired in 2000 as vice-president of student affairs at Illinois State University after 32 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Judith Boyer took on many roles during her time at Illinois State University; she was the first university Affirmative Action officer for women, associate vice-president for student affairs, 1973-1999, and the vice-president for student affairs, 1999-2000; she was the NCAA Accreditation Committee chair, commencement coordinator, longtime Illinois Redbird Athletics booster and student leadership programs supporter, ISU Annuitants Association director, Annuitants Annual Membership Directory coordinator, University Club co-president, coordinator of the Gourmet Dinners Program, Red Tassel Chapter of Mortar Board advisor, and Delta Delta Delta sorority advisor and honorary member; and

WHEREAS, Judith Boyer loved spending time with her friends and students at ISU; she loved to travel the world and share her many experiences; and

WHEREAS, Judith Boyer is survived by her sister, Joyce (Jim) Bellamy and family and Arthur (Ruth "Pete") Boyer and family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Judith Boyer, 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 Judith Boyer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.