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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Evelyn Francis "Evie" (Fettes) 
4Tiemann of Oak Park, who passed away on January 12, 2022 at the 
5age of 79; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, Evie Tiemann was born in Boston, Massachusetts on 
7August 19, 1942; as the oldest of nine children, she was 
8affectionately referred to as "Mother" by her siblings; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Evie Tiemann was a career educator; she taught 
10full time for 50 years until her retirement; outside of the 
11classroom, she was an avid country line and partner dancer; 
12and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Evie Tiemann participated in multiple food and 
14reading groups and often gave books to family members as 
15gifts; and
  
 
16    WHEREAS, Evie Tiemann's faith was an integral part of her 
17life, and she began every morning by reading a devotional from 
18her prayer book; she was also a mentor within the Lutheran 
19community; and
  
 
20    WHEREAS, Evie Tiemann was known for her infectious smile, 
 
 
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2    WHEREAS, At the time of her passing, Evie Tiemann was 
3survived by her children, Leslie (Markus) Sleuwen, Kara 
4(Jerome) Scott, Nathaniel (Cassi) Tiemann, and Margot (Elias) 
5Cepeda; her grandchildren, Alessandra, Spencer, Caleb, Tirzah, 
6Sophie, Samuel, Emma, and Tabitha; her brothers, nieces, and 
7nephews; and her dancing partner, John; therefore, be it
  
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL 
9ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
10Evelyn Francis "Evie" (Fettes) Tiemann and extend our sincere 
11condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved 
12her; and be it further
  
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
14presented to the family of Evie Tiemann as an expression of our 
15deepest sympathy.