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SR 797

MEMORIAL-JUDITH GEORGANTAS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Rachel Ventura

The bill is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring Judith Georgantas for her life, community service, and contributions, with condolences to her family.

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Bill Summary · SR 797

Summary of Bill SR797 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

  • Type and Purpose

    • This is a Senate Resolution in memory of Judith “Judy” Georgantas.
    • Primary purpose: to mourn her death, recognize her life and contributions, and extend condolences to her family and those who knew her.

  • Key Provisions and Content

    • The resolution presents a biographical tribute highlighting Judith Georgantas’s life experiences, career, community involvement, and family.
    • It notes:
    • Birth: August 29, 1938.
    • Careers: Travel agent (Joliet Travel and Karner Travel) and real estate (Karges) starting in 1985.
    • Involvement with the College of St. Francis (now University of St. Francis) continuing education nursing program, escorting groups worldwide from 1981 to 1998.
    • Community and family life: co-chairs of the Jubilation festival (1986), long-time lector at St. Mary Nativity, parish picnic committee involvement, hosting the “cornfest” annual event, and support for grandchildren’s activities.
    • Personal interests: travel, entertaining, music, time with family and friends, and volunteer work.
    • Family: survived by daughter Sue (Jim) Gulas, grandchildren Jenny and Nick Gulas, brother George F. “Geordie” Boban, in-laws, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
    • The resolution expresses a formal acknowledgment of her contributions and extends condolences on behalf of the Illinois Senate.

  • Affected Parties

    • While ceremonial in nature, the resolution honors Judith Georgantas and serves as a formal acknowledgment by the Illinois Senate.
    • It recognizes her family, friends, and those who knew her personally and through community service.

  • Procedural and Timeline Aspects

    • Introduced and adopted as a Senate Resolution in the 104th General Assembly.
    • The resolution is sponsored by Senate member Rachel Ventura (with a co-sponsor listed).
    • There are no substantive regulatory changes, fiscal implications, or enforceable actions; it functions as a formal expression of sympathy and recognition.

  • Impact and Implications

    • Primarily symbolic and ceremonial.
    • Serves to document in the state records the life and community contributions of Judith Georgantas.
    • May be used by constituents and local communities to reflect on her impact and dedication to family, faith, and civic activities.

  • Notable Details

    • The resolution includes a formal presentation of a copy to the family as a symbol of sympathy.
    • It provides a concise biographical sketch intended to preserve Judith Georgantas’s legacy within state records.

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

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