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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Teryn 
4Robinson, who passed away on January 30, 2026; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Teryn Robinson attended Millikin University, 
6where she pursued an undergraduate degree in English; she 
7furthered her pursuit of knowledge at the graduate school of 
8Illinois State University in Normal, receiving master's 
9degrees in English studies and college student personnel 
10administration; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Teryn Robinson worked for Saint Xavier 
12University, Lake Forest College, and most recently, Loyola 
13University Chicago; she brought her scintillating and magnetic 
14personality to every institution that had the privilege of 
15hosting her, and Loyola was last to enjoy this privilege, 
16where she served as assistant director for advising 
17technologies in first and second year advising due to her 
18critical thinking skills and dedication to student 
19improvement; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Teryn Robinson went above and beyond her duties 
21at Loyola and was involved in University Senate, QUEST 
22mentoring, and the LUC Pride Network Affinity Group; she 
 
 
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1emphasized collaboration and candor in her interactions with 
2students and colleagues and made sure that all who had the 
3pleasure of crossing her path felt the warmth and creativity 
4she worked so hard to foster in her community; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Teryn Robinson was committed not only to her 
6profession but to her loved ones as well; she married Anne 
7Fisher in 2008, with whom she had their only son, Simon, in 
82012; she was an eclectic and passionate individual who 
9immersed herself in urban planning, women's soccer, Star Trek, 
10and most importantly, her son, of whom she could not be 
11prouder; therefore, be it
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
13HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
14we mourn the passing of Teryn Robinson and extend our 
15sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew 
16and loved her; and be it further
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
18presented to the family of Teryn Robinson as an expression of 
19our deepest sympathy.