SR1029 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Deborah E. "Debbie" Porter of Streator, who passed away on February 11, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Debbie Porter was born in Streator to Philip "Flip" and Catherine "Honey" (Peterson) Wright on July 31, 1951; she attended Dwight-area schools and Joliet Junior College; she received her bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University and her master's degree from Illinois State University; she married James Porter at St. Patrick Church in Ransom on November 30, 1979; and

WHEREAS, Debbie Porter was a fourth grade school teacher at Woodland Grade School for 34 years and was a substitute teacher for another ten years; she was honored for her excellence in education; and

WHEREAS, Debbie Porter was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Streator and the Illinois Teachers Association; she enjoyed gardening, decorating, being with her little golf buddies, traveling with her sisters and friends, and surprising people with handmade gifts and treats; she also enjoyed having lots of laughs with her friend and beautician Becky Chalkey; and

WHEREAS, Debbie Porter was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Danny Wright; her brother-in-law, Ronald Porter; her golden retriever, Max; and her close friend and fellow fourth grade teacher, Jacque LaRette; and

WHEREAS, Debbie Porter is survived by her husband, Jim; her sons, Kyle and Brett Porter; her special friend that she thought of as a daughter, Theresa (Chad) Lynch, and her children that she treated as grandchildren, Clayton and Norra Lynch; her sisters, Diane (Dave) Brody and Denice (Darvin) Kiper; her sister-in-law, Cleone Wright; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and one great-great-nephew; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Deborah E. "Debbie" Porter 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 Debbie Porter as an expression of our deepest sympathy.