SR0796 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mary E. "Beth" Esela of Springfield, who passed away on January 15, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Beth Esela was born to Joseph A. and Mary E. (Lawler) Esela in Springfield on June 26, 1954; she was a Springfield resident for all of her life; she graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1972; she earned her associate degree from Lincoln Land Community College in 1987; and

WHEREAS, Beth Esela served the Illinois Senate Democrats for 37 years; she retired as head of Computer Operations in 2015; and

WHEREAS, Beth Esela belonged to Blessed Sacrament Church; she appreciated art and loved drawing, creating pottery, and making jewelry; she also loved animals; she was a devoted Chicago Bulls fan; and

WHEREAS, Beth Esela was known for her generous heart and always looking for ways to give; she was devoted to her family, and she considered her grandchildren the light of her life; and

WHEREAS, Beth Esela was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Dennis "Denny" Esela; and

WHEREAS, Beth Esela is survived by her son, Joseph E. (Sloane) Huddleston; her grandchildren, Lander J. Huddleston and Gentry A. Huddleston; her sisters, Sue Wilkening, Patricia "Trish" (Walt) Basso, and Theresa (Mark) Gore; her brother, Edward "Eddie" Esela; and her several nieces, nephews, and 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 Mary E. "Beth" Esela 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 Beth Esela as an expression of our deepest sympathy.