SR0018 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ruth Ann Pride of Otwell, Indiana, who passed away on December 29, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Pride born in Evansville, Indiana to William and Mary Risley on December 2, 1940; she graduated from Otwell High School and the Deaconess School of Nursing; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Pride worked as a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital and Golden Living before moving to home health as a visiting nurse; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Pride was a member of Contenders of Faith Church and enjoyed birdwatching, photography, genealogy, flowers, and spending time with family; her grandchildren were her pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Pride was preceded in death by her parents; her son, David Pride; her brother, Lt. Col. Dan Risley; and her sister, Martha Risley; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Pride is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jerry Pride; her daughter, Sherry (Scott) Christianson; her son, Stephen (Kris) Pride; her daughter, Amy (Chuck) Card; her daughter-in-law, Laura Pride; her grandchildren, Daniel Pride, Elizabeth Buemi, Nicholas Pride, Rachel Kaiser, Matthew Kaiser, Kayla Elliott, Michael Pride, and Gillian Card; three great-grandchildren; her brother, John Risley; and her sister, Kate Williams; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ruth Ann Pride 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 presented to the family of Ruth Pride as an expression of our deepest sympathy.