SR0872 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Margaret Anne "Peg" Palmquist Ransom of Libertyville, who passed away on December 6, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Peg Ransom was born in Davenport, Iowa to Margaret Victoria Burchell and Herman Philip Palmquist on August 13, 1935; she graduated from Davenport High School and from Augustana College in 1957, where she majored in English and speech and was named Aglaia (now the National Mortar Board); she was an award-winning debater and orator and placed first in Iowa high school state debate and second in national college oratory; and

WHEREAS, In 1957, Peg Ransom began teaching high school English and speech at Beloit High School; she then taught at Lake Forest High School and Warren Township High School; she retired from teaching in 1965; she started her business career in 1972 at Sara Lee Bakery as a clerk and then worked as tour supervisor, market research analyst, and consumer services manager; she retired in 1989 as Manager of Public Affairs and Public Relations; her favorite recollection was coordinating the visit of President Ronald Reagan; and

WHEREAS, In 1989, Peg Ransom founded Ransom Public Service Consultants; her professional honors included being named to the Outstanding Young Women of America, Who's Who of American Women Millennium Edition, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in the World Millennium Edition; and

WHEREAS, As a volunteer, Peg Ransom created, funded, and programmed a course in human relations for 250 area teachers; in preparation for child advocacy, she was a sworn officer of the court and was also a literacy volunteer in the county jail; she was featured on national television and wire services for her rescue of a two-year-old child; and

WHEREAS, Peg Ransom was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville, the Public Relations Society of America, the Grocery Manufacturers of America, the American Association of University Women, and Gardner's of Central Lake County; and

WHEREAS, Peg Ransom is survived by her husband of 59 years, David Duane Ransom; her son, David Burke Ransom; her grandson, Dylan Lory Ransom; her brother, Richard Herman Palmquist; and her nieces and nephews, Philip (Robyn) Palmquist, Steven (Natalya) Palmquist, Mary (Dave) Petrie, Timothy (Terri) Palmquist, Carol (Steve) MacNeill, Steven (Allison) Ransom, and Debra (Phil) Williamson; 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 Margaret Anne "Peg" Palmquist Ransom 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 Peg Ransom as an expression of our deepest sympathy.