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SR 796

MEMORIAL-MARILYN K. HERTKO

104th Regular Session Introduced by Rachel Ventura

The Illinois Senate memorializes Marilyn K. Hertko, honoring her 52-year nursing career and contributions, while conveying condolences to her family.

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Bill Summary · SR 796

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution (SR)
  • Session: 104th Illinois General Assembly
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Title: MEMORIAL-MARILYN K. HERTKO
  • Purpose: Honor and memorialize Marilyn Kay Hertko following her death on May 5, 2026. Acknowledge her life, work, and impact; convey condolences to family and loved ones.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution serves as a formal expression of mourning and sympathy from the Illinois Senate.
  • It recognizes Marilyn Hertko’s personal and professional contributions, particularly noting her long career as a registered nurse and her involvement with professional organizations.
  • It provides a commemorative record of her life, values, affiliations, and family relationships.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Statements of fact regarding Marilyn Hertko’s life:
    • Birthdate: December 14, 1952
    • Parents: Delmo Govoni and Dorothy Govoni
    • Education: St. Patrick’s Grade School; St. Francis Academy; Joliet Junior College School of Nursing (graduated 1973); later served as a college trustee
    • Marriage: John Hertko (August 14, 1976)
    • Occupation: Registered nurse for 52 years
    • Professional involvement: Active member of the Illinois Nurses Association
    • Personal interests: Family time, beach vacations (Kiawah Island), Oak Creek Canyon (Sedona, AZ), Will County Forest Preserve, nature exploration
    • Nicknames: “Mac” and “Gaga”
    • Faith and character: Described as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother with a life guided by faith
  • Family and survivors:
    • Husband: Dr. John Hertko (married 49 years at the time of the resolution)
    • Children: Michael (Brittany) Hertko, Michelle (Johan) Haglund, Kevin Hertko
    • Grandchildren: Four
    • Extended family and friends acknowledged
  • Formal actions:
    • The Senate expresses condolences and extends sincere sympathy to the family, friends, and loved ones
    • A copy of the resolution is to be presented to the Hertko family

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary effect: The immediate formality is ceremonial and symbolic, memorializing an individual.
  • Recipients of the resolution: Marilyn Hertko’s family, friends, and the general public who view Senate acknowledgment.
  • No legal or fiscal policy changes, appropriations, or regulatory authorities are altered as a result of this resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Filed with the Secretary: May 13, 2026
  • Co-sponsors: All Senators (indicates broad bicameral support within the Senate)
  • Referred to: Resolutions Consent Calendar
  • Adoption: May 14, 2026
  • Effect: Upon adoption, the resolution is a formal record of condolence and tribute from the Illinois Senate

Summary

SR 796 is a Senate memorial resolution honoring Marilyn Kay Hertko, a long-serving registered nurse and active Illinois Nurses Association member. It highlights her life story, professional dedication, family ties, and personal interests, and it conveys the Senate’s condolences to her family. The resolution was filed on May 13, 2026, placed on the Resolutions Consent Calendar, and adopted on May 14, 2026.

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