Bill Text: IL SR0925 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Dr. Jean A. Bowen of Elgin

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-10-25 - Resolution Adopted [SR0925 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR0925-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Dr. Jean A. Bowen of Elgin, who passed
away on September 16, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bowen was born in Joliet to John and Helen
(Olson) Gerber on February 11, 1942; she grew up in Fairbury
and was a graduate of Fairbury-Cropsey High School; she
received a Bachelor of Arts from Millikin University, a Master
of Arts from the University of Illinois, and a Doctor of
Education from Loyola University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bowen began her career in education at Johns
Hill Junior High School in Decatur; she then worked as a
guidance counselor at Centennial High School in Champaign;
after she moved to Elgin, she taught at Abbott Junior High
School; she then moved to Larkin High School and was a guidance
counselor, assistant principal, and head of the Fine Arts
Academy; and finally, she was the first principal of South
Elgin High School; she was a dedicated advocate for all of her
students; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bowen was active in the community and served
in many organizations; she was a member of Delta Delta Delta
sorority, the Elgin Junior Women's Club, and the Elgin Service

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Board; her service also included membership on the Board of the
Community Crisis Center, the Board of the Elgin Sports Hall of
Fame, and the Board of the U-46 Educational Foundation; she was
a longtime member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, where
she was in the choir and served in many capacities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bowen was preceded in death by her parents;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bowen is survived by her husband of 53 years,
Gary; her sons, John T. (Jori) and David A. (Christine); her
grandchildren, Camille, Drew, and Keira; her sister, Janet
(Tom) Mann; her brothers, John Gerber and Paul (Sharon) Gerber;
and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Dr. Jean A. Bowen, 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 Dr. Bowen as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.