HR0127 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0127 LRB102 17002 ECR 22423 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House are saddened to learn of the death of Rose A. Mayerbock of Chicago, who passed away on February 5, 2021 at the age of 66; and

WHEREAS, Rose Mayerbock was a beam of light to everyone who met her and a dedicated public servant; she was a vital part of the 39th Ward community; and

WHEREAS, Rose Mayerbock first began serving her neighbors as a crossing guard; for fifteen years, her warm smile and enthusiastic greetings were welcomed by many children of the Mayfair and surrounding neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, Rose Mayerbock's cheerful and caring personality made her a natural fit as the Director of Constituent Services for the 39th Ward Public Service Office; under the leadership of Alderman Margaret Laurino and Alderman Samantha Nugent, she quickly earned a reputation for being a "go-to-person" among the Ward's constituency and an unofficial "office Mom" to both young and contemporary colleagues alike; and

WHEREAS, Rose Mayerbock's area of expertise was with the Ward's senior citizen population, where she went above and beyond in her service; from addressing a case with an elderly property owner that was taken advantage of to ensuring isolated seniors were connected to every resource that local government can provide, she was eager to help even in the most extraordinary and trying scenarios; and

WHEREAS, Rose Mayerbock's warm and professional representation of the 39th Ward in monthly senior CAPS meetings and advisory councils made her a well known and respected presence; her leadership led to positive impacts and lasting relationships with the community; and

WHEREAS, While Rose Mayerbock's unwavering commitment to her neighbors was well known, anyone who had the opportunity to meet her quickly discovered that her number one priority was being a devoted wife, mother to her three sons, and a grandmother to her grandchildren; she created a welcoming home and always made herself available to friends and family; and

WHEREAS, In addition to embodying the spirit of public service and being a wonderful mother, Rose Mayerbock and her husband Bud were active parishioners and volunteers at St. Edward School and Parish; their continued commitment strengthened the Mayfair community; and

WHEREAS, Rose Mayerbock will be missed by her family and all who knew her; may her infectious laugh, her "Rosie-isms", and her spirit remain in our hearts forever; and

WHEREAS, Rose Mayerbock was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Bud" Mayerbock; her oldest son, Jay Mayerbock; and her brother, Bob (Anna) Faber; and

WHEREAS, Rose Mayerbock is survived by her three sons, Patrick (Gina) Mayerbock, Timothy (Amy) Mayerbock, and Sean (Kara) Mayerbock; her grandchildren, Scarlett Marie, Molly Rose, Debbie Rose, Timothy Joseph "TJ", Macy Lee, and Maddox Jay; her brother, Tom (Kathy); and the thousands of residents she helped over her tenure as a public servant; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Rose A. Mayerbock 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 Rose Mayerbock as an expression of our deepest sympathy.