SR2293 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Craig Raymond Stettner of Des Plaines, who passed away on December 25, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Craig Stettner was born to Ray and Judy Stettner on October 14, 1965; he graduated from Maine West and then attended Purdue University, Ball State, and Iowa State; he earned degrees in aquatic science, biology, ecology, and education; and

WHEREAS, Craig Stettner joined the faculty at Harper College in Palatine in 2002; he ran a popular study abroad program in Costa Rica and inspired countless students to reach their full potential; he was dedicated to sharing his passion for conservation and the environment; for many years, he worked with Harper students and volunteers from the community to help restore the ecosystem in the Spring Creek Forest Preserve in Barrington; and

WHEREAS, Craig Stettner was an avid bird watcher and board member of the Chicago Audubon Society, where he led many bird walks and shared the joys of birding with students and the public; he cultivated an expertise in butterflies, dragonflies, and damselflies and became an official dragonfly and damselfly monitor for the State of Illinois; beyond his work and volunteer activities, he was a rock of unconditional love and support for his family; and

WHEREAS, Craig Stettner was preceded in death by his father; and

WHEREAS, Craig Stettner is survived by his mother; his brothers, Tom and Dave; his sisters-in-law, Allison and Amy; his niece, Elizabeth; his nephews, Nathan, Aaron, and Nicholas; his uncle, Ray; his aunt, Carolyn; and his cousins, Jodi, Jill, Dan, and their families; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Craig Raymond Stettner and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Craig Stettner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.