SR0572 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The people of the State of Illinois were shocked to learn of the tragic incident at Northern Illinois University in Cole Hall on February 14, 2008; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the five students who were tragically slain on the campus of NIU that day: Gayle Dubowski of Carol Stream, Catalina Garcia of Cicero, Julianna Gehant of Mendota, Ryanne Mace of Carpentersville, and Daniel Parmenter of Westchester; and

WHEREAS, Our concern reaches further to the 18 students who were also injured victims of this tragedy; and we wish speedy recovery to those still hospitalized or recovering from their wounds, both physical and emotional, and commend those who are assisting in that recovery; and

WHEREAS, Our hearts go out to entire Northern Illinois University community as they grapple with the impact of this attack and join together to address the needs of the students and go forward as a university community; and

WHEREAS, We applaud the first responders for their swift action in an attempt to end the attack and prevent any further tragedy; and

WHEREAS, We commend the medical emergency personnel for their decisive and heroic actions in assisting the victims; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with the entire State of Illinois, for the Northern Illinois University community; as we reflect on this unfathomable incident, we recognize that recovery and healing will be a school and community endeavor and that this is a time during which the entire State should come together to mend; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the President of Northern Illinois University and to the families of Gayle Dubowski, Catalina Garcia, Julianna Gehant, Ryanne Mace, and Daniel Parmenter as an expression of our heartfelt sympathy.