SR2203 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Carol Ann Trumpe of Edwards, who passed away on November 13, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Carol Trumpe was born in Sterling, Colorado to E.M. and Delorese (McCluskey) Eliason on March 28, 1935; she received a four-year, full-ride scholarship from the Boettcher Foundation to attend Colorado State University, formerly A & M, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority; she achieved the highest grade point average and was granted a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, the first degree from the school under its new name of Colorado State University; she later earned a Master of Science in Sociology from Purdue University; she married Richard "Dick" Trumpe on June 10, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Carol Trumpe served on the Peoria County Board for 27 years and retired in November 2016; during her time as an elected official, she had many accomplishments, including revising the Peoria County's Land Use Plan, which was finalized in 2009; for 12 years, she chaired the Land Use Committee and served as the vice chair for two years; she also served on other steering committees and projects, was devoted to her constituents, and was highly respected by both political parties; in July 2016, she was recognized as a "local legend" and was honored for her longstanding service on the Peoria County Board; she was named the Peoria County Farm Bureau's Person of the Year in 2016; in 2017, she was presented the Friend of Conservation Award given by the Peoria County Soil and Water Conservation District; and

WHEREAS, Carol Trumpe was a member of the Peoria County Farm Bureau, Grace Presbyterian Church, the Peoria Symphony Guild, the National Society of Arts and Letters, the Peoria County Republican Central Committee Board of Directors, and the Republican Women's Club, where she served as Chairman; she served on the Peoria County Extension Program Council in Home Economics, the Rural Peoria County Council on Aging Board of Directors, the Peoria Emergency Medical Services Task Force, and the former Domestic Violence Project Learning Board of Directors; she was a former member of the South Side Mission Board of Directors; she was also a national speaker for the Women's Christian Club and taught part-time at Illinois Central College and Bradley University; she was committed to her faith and stood up for her beliefs; until the time of her passing she led and was involved with a weekly neighborhood Bible study; she was a loving wife and mother and a friend to many; and

WHEREAS, Carol Trumpe was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Carol Trumpe is survived by her husband, Dick; her son, Rick; and Kim Brooks-Miller (Steve) Sink; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Carol Ann Trumpe 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 Carol Trumpe as an expression of our deepest sympathy.