SR1453 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gale L. Ufert, who passed away on July 23, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Gale Ufert was born in Alton to Harold L. and Betty L. (Duley) Kessinger on January 16, 1954; she married Fred E. Ufert III in Edwardsville on December 30, 1992, and he preceded her in death on March 25, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Gale Ufert worked as an administrative assistant for the Wood River Township Supervisor's Office for over 27 years before retiring; she was also a published author; and

WHEREAS, Gale Ufert served as a Wood River City Councilwoman and on the East Alton-Wood River High School Board from 2001 to 2007; she was active with the Wood River Heritage Council and was past chairperson of the Wood River Beautification Committee; and

WHEREAS, Gale Ufert was an active community volunteer; she was an annual supporter of the Jacoby Arts Center and was a past member of the Alton Eagles Auxiliary; and

WHEREAS, Gale Ufert was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; her parents; her son, David Ufert; her brothers, Gary L., Billy G., and Dale L. Kessinger; and her sister, Helen Bertagnolli; and

WHEREAS, Gale Ufert is survived by her sons, Colin (Lisa) Overmeyer, Troy Ufert, and Anthony Ufert; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and her sisters-in-law, Cleada Kessinger and Nancy (Terry) Fairless; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gale L. Ufert 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 Gale Ufert as an expression of our deepest sympathy.