Bill Text: IL HR0875 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Sheila H. Schultz.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-08 - Resolution Adopted [HR0875 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-HR0875-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Sheila H.
Schultz of Wheeling; and
WHEREAS, A Wheeling resident for more than 65 years, Sheila
Schultz was elected as a village trustee in 1979 and became the
first female village president in 1981; she served as village
president for 16 years; she led Wheeling through a number of
pivotal decisions that continue to define the village,
including the purchase of the Palwaukee Airport; she loved
Wheeling and its citizens and was the true definition of a
public servant; she worked toward a more equitable environment
for all residents, dedicating her focus to forming a human
rights commission and a senior commission; during her tenure,
Wheeling also created its first senior center, joined
first-of-their-kind joint municipal organizations the
Northwest Water Commission and the Solid Waste Agency of
Northern Cook County, and constructed a new and modernized
Metra train station to help residents more easily commute
between the suburbs and Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Sheila Schultz served as the president of the
Northwest Municipal Conference and was active in the senior
center and the historical society; she was also active with the

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Northwest Water Commission and many other committees; and
WHEREAS, Sheila Schultz will be remembered as a highly
regarded leader and mentor to many; she loved her Tri Phi
friends dearly and had a true heart of service; and
WHEREAS, Sheila Schultz was the beloved wife of the late
Robert Schultz; the loving mother of Kathy (Tom Hedlin) Ryg,
Richard (Marilyn Melton) Schultz, Daniel Schultz, LeeAnn (Al)
Ali, Dirk Schultz, and the late Ted and Peter Schultz; the dear
grandmother of Jeff (Heather), Melissa (Lucas), Derek
(Jillian), Karyn (Steve), Lindsay (Eoghan), Erin (Kain), Blake
(Sheena), Alyssa (Mike), and Sophia; the great-grandmother of
Isla, Sabrina, Leah, Jack, Alice, Eleanor, Thomas, George,
Kennedy, Gavin, Griffin, Jackson, Camie, Maeve, and Hunter; the
fond sister of Lori (Ed) Schultz, the late Sally Hogan, and Tom
(Pat) Hogan; and aunt, cousin, and friend of many; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Sheila H. Schultz 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

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presented to the family of Sheila Schultz as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.