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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Mary E. "Beth" Esela of Springfield, 
4who passed away on January 15, 2022; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Beth Esela was born to Joseph A. and Mary E. 
6(Lawler) Esela in Springfield on June 26, 1954; she was a 
7Springfield resident for all of her life; she graduated from 
8Sacred Heart Academy in 1972; she earned her associate degree 
9from Lincoln Land Community College in 1987; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, Beth Esela served the Illinois Senate Democrats 
11for 37 years; she retired as head of Computer Operations in 
122015; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Beth Esela belonged to Blessed Sacrament Church; 
14she appreciated  art and loved drawing, creating pottery, and 
15making jewelry; she also loved animals; she was a devoted 
16Chicago Bulls fan; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, Beth Esela was known for her generous heart and 
18always looking for ways to give; she was devoted to her family, 
19and she considered her grandchildren the light of her life; 
20and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Beth Esela was preceded in death by her parents 
2and her brother, Dennis "Denny" Esela; and
  
 
3    WHEREAS, Beth Esela is survived by her son, Joseph E. 
4(Sloane) Huddleston; her grandchildren, Lander J. Huddleston 
5and Gentry A. Huddleston; her sisters, Sue Wilkening, Patricia 
6"Trish" (Walt) Basso, and Theresa (Mark) Gore; her brother, 
7Edward "Eddie" Esela; and her several nieces, nephews, and 
8cousins; therefore, be it
  
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL 
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
11Mary E. "Beth" Esela and extend our sincere condolences to her 
12family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it 
13further
  
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to the family of Beth Esela as an expression of our 
16deepest sympathy.