SR0863 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kathryn "Tinker" (nee Kaut) Harvey of Lincolnwood, who passed away on December 10, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Harvey was born in 1924 in Downers Grove; she attended The Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove and graduated from Downers Grove High School; she attended the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago and married Robert Harvey in 1955; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Harvey worked as a travel agent, retiring a decade ago; and

WHEREAS, For over 5 decades, Kathryn Harvey was a force for the Democratic Party in the traditionally Republican stronghold of DuPage County; she stood up for numerous issues including women's rights, the environment, and fair housing; her introduction to political campaigns came in 1956 when she worked for the Democratic presidential candidate, Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson, II; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Harvey was the longtime chairman of the Democratic Party of DuPage, and twice, in 1996, and 2000, a member of the United States Electoral College; she was a delegate and alternate delegate to 5 Democratic National Conventions, beginning in 1976; for over 40 years, she was a precinct committeewoman in Downers Grove; she was a founding member of the board of directors for Illinois Democratic Women and saw voter registration as critical for party-building; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Harvey was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Harvey is survived by her sons, Matthew (Susan Condon) Harvey and Miles (Rengin Altay) Harvey; her 2 grandchildren; and countless friends; therefore, be it

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