Bill Text: IL SR0983 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Darlene Marie Van Ham of North Aurora.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-11-04 - Resolution Adopted [SR0983 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-SR0983-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Darlene Marie Van Ham of North Aurora,
who passed away on October 7, 2010; and
WHEREAS, She was born November 30, 1931, in Waukon, Iowa,
to Marie and Charles Davis; she relocated to Aurora, where she
met her adoring husband, Bernie; they shared 44 years together
and raised six boys; and
WHEREAS, Darlene spent her lifetime supporting those she
loved; she spent countless hours cheering for her children and
grandchildren in the bleachers of numerous ball fields,
gymnasiums, pools, and stadiums throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, Darlene worked tirelessly as a nurse for 52 years
at St. Charles Hospital, Copley Hospital, and Dreyer Medical
Clinic; she continued to serve others after her retirement,
through her work at Aurora's free clinic and will be long
remembered for her gentle touch and kind words; and
WHEREAS, Darlene was preceded in death by her loving
husband; her mother and father; her sisters, Eleanor and
Margaret; and her brother, Thomas; and

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WHEREAS, She is survived by her children, grandchildren,
and her sister, Elaine; Darlene was a proud and loving mother
to Bernie (Diane), Tom (Marsha), Jim (Jane), Rich (Nora), Steve
(Christine), and Mark; and she was a doting grandmother to
Camille (Mark Tan), Matt, Amy, Chris, Hillary, Jared, Michael,
Melissa, and Alisha; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
her family and friends, the passing of Darlene Marie Van Ham;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Darlene Marie Van Ham as a symbol of
our sincere sympathy.