SR2103 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Heather Mills-Rogers of Chicago, who passed away on October 15, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Heather Mills-Rogers attended the John Muir Literacy School and Dwight D. Eisenhower Junior High School; she graduated from Hoffman Estates High School in 1996, where she was active in sports and participated on the swim team all four years; she married Alan Rogers (CPD) on May 6, 2005; and

WHEREAS, Heather Mills-Rogers worked for Starwood Resorts (Marriott) and served most recently as the Director of Human Resources; and

WHEREAS, Both at work and with her family, Heather Mills-Rogers participated in many fundraising events including with the St. Baldrick's Foundation, which works to raise funds to help find cures for children with cancer; and

WHEREAS, Heather Mills-Rogers was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Blackhawks; she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, holidays, and family traditions; her all time favorite 1980s movie was Space Camp; and

WHEREAS, Heather Mills-Rogers was the beloved wife of Alan Rogers; the loving mother of Evan and Ellie; the beloved daughter of Karen and Glenn Mills; the daughter-in-law of Linda and Michael Rogers; the dear sister of Richard (Nicole) Mills and Laura (Nick) Doerner; the loving sister-in-law of Michael Rogers; and the loving aunt and godmother of many; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Heather Mills-Rogers 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 Heather Mills-Rogers as an expression of our deepest sympathy.