HR0595 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Mary (nee Kruse) Shuemaker, who passed away in July 18, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Mary Shuemaker was born on August 19, 1940, in Dyersville; her parents were Leander and Margaret Milbert Kruse; and

WHEREAS, Mary Shuemaker and her family moved to Chicago in 1943; she earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from DePaul University in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Mary Shuemaker was a lifelong educator who taught at Chicago Vocational School in Chicago and Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn; after the birth of her sons, she left her teaching career for many years to devote herself to parenting duties; she also taught at the College of DuPage and Waubonsee Community College in Aurora; after her teaching career, she served as a part-time secretary for the Wheaton police and fire departments; and

WHEREAS, In her retirement years, Mary Shuemaker served as volunteer in her local People's Resource Center, where she tutored Hispanic immigrants in English as a Second Language studies, among other activities; she was also a long-time member and officer of the League of Women Voters; and

WHEREAS, Mary Shuemaker will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her for her infectious smile, sunny disposition, and positive attitude; and

WHEREAS, Mary Shuemaker is survived by her husband, Harry; her sons, Matthew and David; and her brothers, Giles and Larry; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Mary Shuemaker; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mary Shuemaker as an expression of our sympathy.