Bill Text: IL SR0654 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Janet L. (Leff) Bernstein of Highland Park.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-10-30 - Resolution Adopted [SR0654 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR0654-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Janet L. (Leff) Bernstein of Highland
Park, who passed away on August 10, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Janet Bernstein moved to Highland Park in 1964
with her husband, Bob; she volunteered in her children's
schools, where she brought the curriculum to life; when
students studied China in their social studies unit, she cooked
a Chinese feast with all of the delicacies of the Mandarin
region; affectionately known as Mrs. B, she sewed costumes for
school plays and taught students to quilt; as her children
grew, she donated her time to Highland Park High School, where
she helped to raise money for the Highland Park School Giants
Club, formerly known as the Dad's Club, and supported her
husband's presidency of the organization; she was a confidant,
advisor and role model to many children in the community; and
WHEREAS, Janet Bernstein devoted much of her adult life to
the advancement of charitable, community, and civic activities
in Highland Park; she was a founding member of the Park
District Senior Advising Committee and assisted with the
establishment of the Stupey Log Cabin Museum and the Park
District's Community Gardens; an active member of the Highland
Park Senior Center, she advocated for senior services and

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programming; she was a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
volunteer and served on the District 113 caucus for many years;
she served as a lead organizer of the Martin Luther King Day of
Service, which grew from 150 to 1600 participants under her
leadership; she served as Chairwoman of the City's Human
Relations Commission; and
WHEREAS, Janet Bernstein received the 2019 City of Highland
Park Humanitarian Award for her service to the Highland Park
community and her selfless efforts and sustained giving, which
made a significant contribution to changing lives in the
community; her passion for service influenced many others to
donate their time and energy to help make Highland Park a
better place to live; she led by example and demonstrated the
highest moral and ethical conduct; and
WHEREAS, Janet Bernstein was the beloved wife of the late
Robert A. Bernstein and the late Marvin S. Levinson, the loving
mother of Michael (Rebecca Miller) Bernstein, Cookie (Joel)
Walner, Cal (Julie) Bernstein, Ron (Susan) Bernstein, Joni
(Bruce) Friedman, and Sherri (Mitch) Padnos, the adored
grandmother of Lauren, Mark, Marni (Chris), Amanda (Ryan),
Joey, Molly, Jason, Nikki, David, Danny, Benji, Abby, Katie,
and the late Kenny, the cherished great-grandmother of Jemma,
Ian, Isaac, and Lincoln, the dear sister of Muriel (the late
Sidney) Fohrman and Jewel (Sheldon) Schaps, and the treasured

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aunt, friend,and second mom to many; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Janet L. (Leff) Bernstein 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 Janet Bernstein as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.