Bill Text: IL SR2293 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Craig Raymond Stettner.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-09 - Resolution Adopted [SR2293 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR2293-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Craig Raymond Stettner of Des Plaines,
who passed away on December 25, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Craig Stettner was born to Ray and Judy Stettner
on October 14, 1965; he graduated from Maine West and then
attended Purdue University, Ball State, and Iowa State; he
earned degrees in aquatic science, biology, ecology, and
education; and
WHEREAS, Craig Stettner joined the faculty at Harper
College in Palatine in 2002; he ran a popular study abroad
program in Costa Rica and inspired countless students to reach
their full potential; he was dedicated to sharing his passion
for conservation and the environment; for many years, he worked
with Harper students and volunteers from the community to help
restore the ecosystem in the Spring Creek Forest Preserve in
Barrington; and
WHEREAS, Craig Stettner was an avid bird watcher and board
member of the Chicago Audubon Society, where he led many bird
walks and shared the joys of birding with students and the
public; he cultivated an expertise in butterflies,
dragonflies, and damselflies and became an official dragonfly

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and damselfly monitor for the State of Illinois; beyond his
work and volunteer activities, he was a rock of unconditional
love and support for his family; and
WHEREAS, Craig Stettner was preceded in death by his
father; and
WHEREAS, Craig Stettner is survived by his mother; his
brothers, Tom and Dave; his sisters-in-law, Allison and Amy;
his niece, Elizabeth; his nephews, Nathan, Aaron, and Nicholas;
his uncle, Ray; his aunt, Carolyn; and his cousins, Jodi, Jill,
Dan, and their families; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Craig Raymond Stettner and extend our sincere condolences to
his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Craig Stettner as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.