Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0166

SR0166 LRB104 12182 ECR 22284 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Linda Renee Olivero of Springfield, who passed away on February 2, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Linda Olivero, the daughter of John and Lorraine Olivero, was born in Peru on May 22, 1962; she graduated from LaSalle-Peru Township High School in 1980, where she served as class president; she received degrees in both accounting and law from the University of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Linda Olivero worked as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a lawyer; during her career, she clerked for a federal district judge in southern Illinois, served as an attorney for the Illinois Supreme Court, and served as an administrative law judge for the Illinois Department of Revenue for decades; she was known for her brilliant legal mind and unwavering integrity; and

WHEREAS, Linda Olivero volunteered for the Make-A-Wish Foundation for more than 30 years and as a Big Sister for young girls in the Big Sister Little Sister mentoring program; she also dedicated herself to helping disabled adults at the Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired; and

WHEREAS, Linda Olivero enjoyed traveling, hiking, and spending time in nature; she was an avid University of Illinois Fighting Illini fan; and

WHEREAS, Linda Olivero was kind, caring, honest, and selfless; she lived with grace, humility, and a deep sense of compassion, leaving the world brighter for everyone who had the privilege of knowing her; she adored her family, caring for them with unwavering devotion and always offering a listening ear, wise advice, and unconditional love; and

WHEREAS, Linda Olivero was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Lana Elder; and

WHEREAS, Linda Olivero is survived by her siblings, John Paul Olivero, Lisa Olivero, Laurie (Steve) Landsman, Mark Olivero, Tom (Wendy) Olivero, Lucy (Gordon) Olivero, and Luke (Jeanna) Olivero; her uncle, Carlo Olivero; 15 nieces and nephews; one grandniece; and 27 cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Linda Renee Olivero 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 Linda Olivero as an expression of our deepest sympathy.