SR0093 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0093 LRB104 11890 ECR 21981 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Diane Marie (Flamm) McCleland, who passed away on December 16, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Diane McCleland was born to Robert Flamm and Martha (Basler) Flamm in Anna on April 16, 1952; she graduated from Cobden High School; she married Michael McCleland in 1971; and

WHEREAS, Diane McCleland worked as a reading specialist at Lincoln Elementary School in Anna for over two decades, and she was noted for her kindness by countless former students; and

WHEREAS, Diane McCleland and her friends marched as costumed troupes in the Cobden Peach Festival Parade every year; and

WHEREAS, Diane McCleland enjoyed walking, cycling, and running with her friends; she was an avid runner who completed her first marathon at the age of 60 in 2012; she also loved enjoying the outdoors and climbing mountains with her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Diane McCleland was a loving mother and wife, a doting grandmother, a caring sister, a favorite aunt, and a thoughtful and loyal friend; and

WHEREAS, Diane McCleland was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law, Donnie Campbell; and

WHEREAS, Diane McCleland is survived by her husband, Michael; her sons, Jerod McCleland and Jacob McCleland; her daughter-in-law, Alessandra Perez de McCleland; two grandchildren; and her sisters, Theresa Hatley, Roberta Vanover, Nancy Flamm, and Toni Campbell; 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 Diane Marie (Flamm) McCleland 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 Diane McCleland as an expression of our deepest sympathy.