SR2575 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donna L. Johnson of Crystal Lake, who passed away on November 8, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Donna Johnson was born in Chicago to John and Gloria (Axtman) Orlowski on November 26, 1956; she married Randel "Randy" Johnson on November 26, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Donna Johnson devoted the last 26 years of her life to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington where her impact was both wide and deep; she selflessly served, inspired, and demonstrated the greatest of compassion to patients and associates as Manager of Patient Relations; she was known nationally for her work with patient advocacy and was presented with the "Apex Award for Professional Excellence" from the Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy; she was a highly-regarded member of the Beryl Institute; she was the lead representative for Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in the Healthcare Equality Human Rights Campaign and was a coach for The Matter of Balance training; she served in many capacities on other committees; and

WHEREAS, Donna Johnson was a passionate advocate, fundraiser, and supporter for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; she was a volunteer at the Animal House Animal Shelter in Huntley, and was a former member of the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce; her greatest joy was spending time with her family, traveling, and most recently camping; she was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs; and

WHEREAS, Donna Johnson was preceded in death by her son, Michael Pry; and

WHEREAS, Donna Johnson is survived by her husband, Randy; her son, Christopher Pry; her parents; her brothers, Dan (Sari Levy) and David (Anne) Orlowski; her stepdaughter, Lauren Johnson; her stepson, Scott Johnson; her step-grandchildren, Tarah Johnson, and Scott Johnson Jr.; and her mother-in-law, Laurene Johnson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donna L. Johnson, 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 Donna Johnson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.