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IL SR2246
Resolution
AI Summary
- Illinois Senate mourns the death of Ruth M. (Mortenson) Kennedy of Joliet, who passed away on October 11, 2018
- Ruth Kennedy served on the Will County Board from 1974 to 1996 and was a pioneer in environmental and animal activism
- As a member of the Forest Preserve Board, she spearheaded the acquisition and expansion of forest preserve land throughout Will County
- Ruth Kennedy was a founding member of the Will County Humane Society, the original no-kill animal facility in the county, which initially operated out of her garage
- The Illinois Senate extends condolences to her surviving children, grandchildren, and other family members, and will present a copy of this resolution to her family
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL-RUTH M. KENNEDY
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
1/9/2019
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