SR1018 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Judy Barclay of Park Ridge, who passed away on April 19, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Judy Barclay was born in Chicago on August 4, 1942; she moved to Park Ridge with her husband in 1967; and

WHEREAS, Judy Barclay worked for Gillick Real Estate for years; prior to her work in real estate, she served in the advertising department of the Journal & Topics Media Group; and

WHEREAS, Judy Barclay served as co-president of the nonprofit Kalo Foundation, which was established in 2006 to preserve the rich artistic legacy of Park Ridge; under her leadership, with help from the community, the organization purchased the Alfonso Iannelli Studios in 2011, which now serves as a private, nonprofit museum and gallery for the public; and

WHEREAS, Judy Barclay was one of the city's foremost experts on the history and the nuances of Park Ridge zoning; she and the late Pat Livensparger, who died in 2017, were the founders of Citizens United to Retain Residential Balance (CURRB); they spent several decades becoming familiar with the complexities of Park Ridge zoning ordinances, which led them to call for improvements and encourage reforms of city codes; and

WHEREAS, Judy Barclay served on several planning committees for Park Ridge, one of which rewrote the sign ordinances and another which developed the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC); through her efforts, HPC designated significant buildings in the city as landmarks, sponsored poster contests and other activities to help local children learn about Park Ridge buildings, and provided displays for public viewing; and

WHEREAS, Judy Barclay was recognized as a 2016 Community Star by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce; she will be remembered for her commitment and dedication to the community and City of Park Ridge; and

WHEREAS, Judy Barclay was the wife of Jack; the mother of Brian Barclay and Missy (Jim) Langan; the grandmother of Jason DiPietro, Mary Kate Barclay, Emily Barclay, Margaret Barclay, Anne Barclay, and Russell Langan; and the great-grandmother of Lily DiPietro and Colton DiPietro; 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 Judy Barclay 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 Judy Barclay as an expression of our deepest sympathy.