Bill Text: IL SR1349 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Ellen K. Schwab of Reddick.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2025-01-07 - Resolution Adopted [SR1349 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR1349-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Ellen K. Schwab of Reddick, who passed
away on December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Schwab was born to William and Margaret
(Komnick) Joyce in Kankakee on July 31, 1956; she married
Charles C. Schwab III in March 1984; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Schwab worked as a media aide and was
responsible for running literary programs at Reddick
Elementary School, Herscher Elementary School, and Bonfield
Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Schwab loved reading, spending time with
her grandchildren, and hiking, and she was especially proud of
completing a section of the Colorado Trail; she was a foodie
who enjoyed cooking and sharing that passion with her sons,
and she was an animal lover; she was an avid Chicago Cubs fan
who attended 24 Cubs conventions and enjoyed taking her sons
to opening day games when they were younger; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Schwab was preceded in death by her parents
and her son, Joseph W. "Chef Joey" Schwab; and

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WHEREAS, Ellen Schwab is survived by her husband of 40
years, Charles; her son, Cliff (Malinda) Schwab; four
grandchildren; and her sisters, Sue Joyce and Gail Joyce;
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
Ellen K. Schwab and extend our sincere condolences to her
family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
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