SR0200 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Virginia Ann "Ginger" Kietzman of Champaign, who passed away on January 21, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Ginger Kietzman was born in Fairbury to Robert O. and Geraldine M. Hornickel Kietzman on December 31, 1946; she grew up on the family farm in Melvin; she graduated from Melvin-Sibley High School and attended Eastern Illinois University; and

WHEREAS, Ginger Kietzman was a clinical laboratory technologist for 30 years, working in Illinois and Washington; upon moving back to Illinois, she worked for the Champaign County State's Attorney's office for seven years; and

WHEREAS, Ginger Kietzman was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Paxton; she enjoyed music, needlework, cooking, coloring, and puzzles; and

WHEREAS, Ginger Kietzman was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Ginger Kietzman is survived by her sister, Jayne (Kenneth) Sinn; her nephew, Jeff (Jessie) Sinn; her three nieces, Emily (Chris) Allen, Molly Sinn, and Jenny (Josh) Foley; her three great-nephews; her five great-nieces; her three step-great-nieces; her aunts, Judy Hornickel and Vivian Hornickel; and her many cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Virginia Ann "Ginger" Kietzman 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 Ginger Kietzman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.