SR0721 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rachel Myers Gibson, who passed away on October 25, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Rachel Gibson graduated from Willowbrook High School, participating in golf, student council, and the literary magazine while there; she attended Elmhurst College as a communications and political science major, where she sang with the women's choir and participated in a multitude of service projects and joined the Sigma Kappa sorority; and

WHEREAS, Rachel Gibson spent many years as a Bible school teacher and loved singing with the Anima Young Singers, including performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a July 4th concert at Millennium Park, and a Make-A-Wish benefit at Wells Cathedral in England; and

WHEREAS, Rachel Gibson worked on many political campaigns and was a relentless advocate for children with special healthcare needs; and

WHEREAS, Rachel Gibson was an avid animal lover and her biggest attachments were her horse and dogs; and

WHEREAS, Rachel Gibson's plan was to change the world and those that met her believed that she could do just that; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Rachel Myers Gibson, 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 Rachel Gibson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.