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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Barbara Ann Weitekamp of The Villages, 
4Florida, who passed away on July 17, 2021; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Barbara Weitekamp was born in Decatur to Roy and 
6Marguerite Limes on April 26, 1932; she married Howard 
7Weitekamp on September 30, 1950; she moved to The Villages in 
8Florida in 2009; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Barbara Weitekamp owned and operated three 
10women's boutiques; she was well known for her musical fashion 
11shows at Springfield College, The Heart Association, and The 
12Cancer Society; she later became the director of the Illinois 
13Federation of Right to Life and served on George W. Bush's 
14Advisory Team; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, Barbara Weitekamp was committed to her faith and 
16known for finding kind words to say to all; she enjoyed 
17reading, history, puzzles, and politics; she liked playing 
18Mahjong and Kings in the Corner with her neighbors; she loved 
19traveling on cruises, especially with her family; she gave 
20generously to those who were in need and was a charitable donor 
21to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Covenant House, Wounded 
22Warriors, and Disabled Veterans of America; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Barbara Weitekamp was preceded in death by her 
2husband of 49 years, Howard; her son, William; her daughter, 
3Karen; her brother, Leroy; her sister, Phyllis (Gilleland); 
4and her grandson, Isaac; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Barbara Weitekamp is survived by Richard (Lisa), 
6Judith (Ira), Brenda (Alan), Susan, Margaret, and Dennis 
7(Charlene); her grandchildren, Jennifer, Catherine, Greg, 
8Amanda, Rachel, Colin, Glenda, Frank, Emily, Michael, Zeke, 
9and Holly; and her great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
  
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL 
11ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
12Barbara Ann Weitekamp and extend our sincere condolences to 
13her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it 
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15    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
16presented to the family of Barbara Weitekamp as an expression 
17of our deepest sympathy.