SR1142 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Madisen Nicol Bertels of Staunton, who passed away on November 21, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Madisen Bertels was born in Alton to Dean Bertels and Cassy Loflin on June 4, 2000; she was a senior at Staunton High School, where she was on the honor roll, a member of the homecoming court, and played on the girls' golf, softball, and basketball teams; and

WHEREAS, Madisen Bertels was planning on majoring in architectural design; and

WHEREAS, Madisen Bertels was loved and liked by all; and

WHEREAS, Madisen Bertels was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, JoAnn Bertels, and her great-grandfather, Roy Cooper; and

WHEREAS, Madisen Bertels is survived by her mother, Cassy Loflin; her father, Dean Bertels; her brothers, Dallas and Titan Bertels; her longtime boyfriend, Brylie Hassard; her paternal grandfather, Allen Dean Bertels; her maternal grandparents, Glen and Beverly Loflin; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Madisen Nicol Bertels, 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 Madisen Bertels as an expression of our deepest sympathy.