SR1459 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Susan "Sue" Cipolle Trizna of Joliet, who passed away on August 25, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Sue Trizna was born to Norman F. and Joan (Hussey) Cipolle in Joliet on June 28, 1948; she attended Farragut, Hufford, and Joliet Township High School and was part of the second graduating class of Joliet West High School; she earned her Registered Nursing degree from Joliet Junior College and her Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree from the University of St. Francis; and

WHEREAS, In 1979, Sue Trizna began her career as a cardiac nurse at St. Joseph Medical Center; although she briefly worked for Teran Chiu Woodward Cardiovascular Consultants, she returned to the hospital to work in cardiac-related nursing and helped develop and lead a support group for spouses of cardiac patients and contributed to post cardiac and CABG patient education manuals; she later served in the roles of patient educator and staff educator at the hospital, teaching sessions on arrhythmias, EKG, CAD, CHG, Meditech, nursing and CNA orientation, CPR, and ACLS; while employed with the hospital, she also taught courses on EKG, arrhythmias, and the principles of disease at Joliet Junior College for many years; and

WHEREAS, Sue Trizna was a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses; and

WHEREAS, Sue Trizna was an avid reader and music lover and kept her mind sharp with crossword, Sudoku, and jigsaw puzzles; she closely followed news and politics and loved history; she liked watching the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Blackhawks, NASCAR, and open wheel racing; she loved traveling with friends, especially to oceanside destinations; her strength, selflessness, and kindness were inspiring; and

WHEREAS, Sue Trizna was preceded in death by her father; her sister, Bette J. Cipolle; and her aunt, Roberta Hussey; and

WHEREAS, Sue Trizna is survived by her children, Rebecca L. Trizna and Michael K. (Kathleen Kemp) Trizna; her brothers, Dr. Robert J. (Dr. Susan Benigni) Cipolle and Dr. Mark D. (Victoria Sabella) Cipolle; her nieces and nephews, Dr. Christina L. Cipolle (Daniel McManus), Anthony J. (Alexandra Notman) Cipolle, Katherine E. Cipolle, Parker D. Cipolle, Natalie V. (Grant, III) Nunn, and Olivia S. Cipolle; her great-nephews, Robert and Michael McManus and Grant Nunn, IV; her cousins; and her dear friends, including the YaYas and David Bourg; 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 Susan "Sue" Cipolle Trizna 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 Sue Trizna as an expression of our deepest sympathy.