Bill Text: IL SR0633 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Karen Elizabeth Rieck of Chicago and Des Plaines.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-17 - Resolution Adopted [SR0633 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0633-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Karen Elizabeth Rieck of Chicago and
Des Plaines, who passed away on November 11, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Karen Rieck was born to William C. and Shirley V.
(Ilg) Rieck in Chicago on May 25, 1965; she received a degree
in business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and
WHEREAS, Karen Rieck was the manager of the family-owned
Ace Hardware in Park Ridge for many years; she worked as a
reading specialist for Chicago Public Schools for almost 30
years, teaching thousands of children how to read; and
WHEREAS, Karen Rieck supported the Norman B. Barr Camp in
Williams Bay, Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, Karen Rieck enjoyed going on adventures and road
trips and visiting Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; she especially
enjoyed spending time in nature; most of all, she loved her
family; and
WHEREAS, Karen Rieck was preceded in death by her parents;
and

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WHEREAS, Karen Rieck was the wife of Ronald J. Banks; the
mother of Lucas (Zoe Schmidt) Banks; the sister of Susan
(Joel) Finkle, Barbara (John) Malm, and Linda (Paul)
Riportella; the owner of her dog, Spot; and the aunt of many;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Karen Elizabeth Rieck and extend our sincere condolences to
her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
further