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SR 646

MEMORIAL-ALICE M. DUNN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Don Harmon

The Illinois Senate formally honors the life and contributions of Alice M. Dunn, offering public condolences and preserving a commemorative record for her family and community.

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Bill Summary · SR 646

Summary of SR0646 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

  • SR0646 is a Senate Resolution expressing mourning and condolences for the death of Alice M. (Ondrla) Dunn of Oak Park, Illinois.
  • The resolution honors Dunn’s life, contributions, and memory, and conveys sympathy to her family and friends.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal acknowledgment by the Illinois Senate of Alice Dunn’s passing.
  • Recitation of Dunn’s biography highlights, including:
    • Birthdate: September 11, 1942
    • Education career spanning from early teaching at Hiawatha School in Berwyn, to homeschooling/parenting phases, to returning to education via the Park District of Oak Park’s preschool program.
    • Over 20 years teaching second grade at Ascension School in Oak Park.
    • Personal interests (gardening with orchids) and hospitable community involvement (welcoming neighbors and grandchildren with cookies).
    • Loyal support as a White Sox fan and longtime parishioner at Ascension Church, with regular Mass attendance.
    • Family details: husband Robert A. Dunn; daughters Julieann (Michael) Hedges and Megan Dunn; grandsons Brady, Jack, and Dylan Hedges; brother Thomas (Christine) Ondrla; nieces and nephews; friend Sharon Wisinski.
  • The resolution mandates presenting a suitable copy to Dunn’s family as a formal expression of sympathy.

Who/what is affected

  • The Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Senate) and the broader public record.
  • Alice M. (Ondrla) Dunn’s family, friends, and community are the direct beneficiaries of the formal tribute.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • As a Senate Resolution, SR0646 is a ceremonial measure recognizing a private individual’s life and passing.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsor Don Harmon.
  • There are no fiscal implications, regulatory changes, or policy shifts anticipated from this resolution. It is strictly a commemorative act.
  • The resolution would be adopted by the Illinois Senate and subsequently circulated to Dunn’s family.

Overall impact

  • Provides a respectful, public acknowledgment of Alice Dunn’s life and contributions to education and her Oak Park community.
  • Offers a formal, enduring record of condolence from the Illinois Senate.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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