SR0681 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Green of Joliet, who passed away on June 26, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Green was born to Ralph and Betty Green on October 25, 1961; she graduated from St. Paul the Apostle School in 1975 and St. Francis Academy in 1979; she graduated from the College of St. Francis with a Bachelor of Education in 1983; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Green dedicated her life to the Joliet Park District where she was employed for over 30 years; she began as a part-time playground supervisor and progressed to Superintendent of Recreation for Special Recreation of Joliet and Channahon (SRJC); and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Green devoted her time to the special needs population and enjoyed coaching the Special Olympics; her passion was softball and she was an inspiring mentor to her SRJC staff and participants; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Green was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan; she traveled with her family to different parts of the country to support the Cubs and watch them play; her dream came true when she watched the Cubs win the World Series; she adored her great-nephew, Collin, who called her "Auntie", and they always looked forward to spending time together; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Green was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Green; her great-grandparents; her grandparents; her aunts, Mary Ann Doermann and Marcy Geheber; and her cousin, Tom Doermann; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Green is survived by her mother, Betty Green; her sister and best friend, Lori Green; her niece, Sara (Kyle) Kolodziej; her great-nephew, Collin Kolodziej; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and co-workers; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Green, 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 Kathleen Green as an expression of our deepest sympathy.