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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Stephanie G. Wood of Bolingbrook, who 
4passed away on September 15, 2024; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Stephanie Wood, the daughter of Fernando and 
6Diane (Munoz) Esparza, was born in Oak Park on August 19, 1984; 
7she received her undergraduate degree from DePaul University 
8and her law degree from the John Marshall Law School, now known 
9as the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Stephanie Wood worked in graduate admissions at 
11her alma mater, DePaul University, for the past six years; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Stephanie Wood was active in the martial art of 
13Taekwondo for the majority of her life and had obtained her 
14black belt; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Stephanie Wood enjoyed playing board games, 
16poker, and video games and exploring her creativity, including 
17painting and building unique projects for her home; she adored 
18all dogs but especially loved her two late dogs, Bree and 
19Oscar; she loved being with her family and friends, including 
20entertaining them at countless themed parties and arranging 
21group vacations; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Stephanie Wood will be remembered for her 
2sparkling heart, energy, generosity, and selflessness; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Stephanie Wood was preceded in death by her 
4grandparents, Fernando and Micaela Esparza and Eliseo and 
5Rebecca Munoz; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Stephanie Wood is survived by her husband of nine 
7years, Danny; her brother, Tristan (Kristy) Esparza; her 
8parents; her in-laws, Randy and Barb Wood; her sister-in-law, 
9Allison (Artie) Taylor; her nieces and nephews; her uncle, 
10Ruben; her aunts, Beatrice and Maria; and many other relatives 
11and friends; therefore, be it
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
13ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
14Stephanie G. Wood and extend our sincere condolences to her 
15family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it 
16further
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
18presented to the family of Stephanie Wood as an expression of 
19our deepest sympathy.