SR0683 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gale F. (Richman) Rothner, who passed away on October 26, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Gale Rothner was born in Chicago in 1945; she played piano as a child, giving recitals and winning prizes; she studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; she married Eric "Rickey" Rothner in 1986; and

WHEREAS, Gale Rothner became a professional artist; she also worked at CBS Studios in Chicago for a time; and

WHEREAS, Gale Rothner, alongside her husband, owned and operated Hunter Management, Inc., which manages long-term care facilities; and

WHEREAS, Gale Rothner and her husband were inseparable in life, business, and philanthropy; together, they funded major Jewish causes, including the Jewish United Fund (JUF), Agudath Israel, JCC Chicago, JCFS Chicago, all Chicago-area Jewish Day Schools, and many other institutions; they bought the Millard House, built by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906, in Highland Park in 2016; they restored and updated the house for several years before gifting it to JUF, with proceeds designated for CJE SeniorLife; and

WHEREAS, Gale Rothner was a member of the Congregation K.I.N.S., where she spearheaded a renovation project for its building; she was noted for taking on projects others feared to tackle, completing them with her personal flair and style; she also created exquisite needlepoint work; and

WHEREAS, Gale Rothner was known for being unassuming, quiet, strong, independent, and a fighter; she will be remembered as a committed, compassionate, and dedicated woman who changed her community and the lives of many; alongside her husband, she built legacies in business, philanthropy, and communal leadership; and

WHEREAS, Gale Rothner was the beloved wife of Eric "Rickey" Rothner; the loving mother of Kimmi Rudolph, Adam (Lisa) Vales, and Katy (Josh) Silvers; the proud grandmother, or "Bubby", of 12; and the dear sister of the late Melvyn (Betty) Richman; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gale F. Rothner 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 Gale Rothner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.