SR1265 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1265 LRB103 43096 ECR 76354 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kathleen Bartley of Oak Park, who passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 71; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Bartley was born to James and Vera McAuley; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Bartley graduated from Addison Trail High School in 1970; she earned an undergraduate degree in education from Illinois State University and a master's degree in special education from Rosary College; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Bartley taught special education in Chicago, Oak Park, Cicero, and Berwyn; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Bartley and her family enjoyed sailing on Lake Michigan in their sailboat and would often sail from Chicago to Mackinac Island; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Bartley loved her children, Megan and Brian, born in 1980 and 1986 respectively, who were the joys of her life; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Bartley is survived by her husband of nearly 46 years, Dennis; her children, Megan and Brian (Alexa Humman); her siblings, Michael (Jean), Judy Kobus, Suzanne McAuley, Mary (Mike) Gerhard, and Lori Carr; her grandchild, James; 25 nieces and nephews; and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that that we mourn the passing of Kathleen Bartley 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 Kathleen Bartley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.