MEMORIAL-TINEKE C. SCHOUTEN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mattie Hunter

Acknowledges and mourns the life and legacy of Tineke C. Schouten, publicly honoring her civic, professional, and community contributions.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of SR0845 (104th General Assembly, Illinois) – Memorial Resolution for Tineke C. Schouten

Type and Purpose

This is a Senate Resolution (SR0845) memorializing and expressing mourning for the death of Tineke Cornelia "Trijntje" Schouten.
Purpose: Official Senate acknowledgment of her life, contributions, and extending condolences to her family and friends.

Main Purpose and Intent

Celebrate and publicly recognize Tineke Schouten’s life, character, and diverse contributions as a longtime resident and member of various communities.
Offer formal condolences from the Illinois Senate and provide a tangible expression of sympathy to her family.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Effects

The resolution documents:
Her birth date (January 26, 1931) and place (Bersingerhorn, North Holland, Netherlands).
Immigration to the United States (April 13, 1956) and naturalization as a U.S. citizen (1977).
Professional background including roles at Marsh and McLennan, Chicago Osteopathic Hospital (Midwestern University), and Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; later work as a real estate broker (Century 21).
Memberships in numerous organizations (e.g., Dutch Immigrant Society, Knickerbocker Society, First Congregational Church, Art Institute of Chicago, Smithsonian Institute, Wilderness Society) and charitable/community involvement (Florida associations, Meadowbrook Church, Prayer Shawl Ministry, etc.).
Personal attributes such as faith, community engagement, and recognition (Signatures of Prolific Women in 2025).
Formal conclusion:
The Senate “mourns the passing” of Tineke Schouten and extends sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew her.
A copy of the resolution is to be presented to her family as an expression of deepest sympathy.

Who or What Is Affected

While ceremonial in nature, the resolution acknowledges the life and impact of a Chicago-area resident and public figure, affecting:
The Senate’s official record and public commemorations.
Her family and friends who receive the expression of sympathy from the Senate.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Mattie Hunter.
The resolution is a formal, retrospective act with no fiscal impact, lawmaking effect, or policy changes.
It serves as a ceremonial gesture recognizing a private individual’s life and contributions.

Notable Details

Dates provided include birth (Jan 26, 1931) and death (November 28, 2025).
Includes extensive biographical information illustrating a broad spectrum of civic, professional, and community involvement.

Overall Impact

The bill is a commemorative, non-binding resolution intended to honor Tineke C. Schouten and publicly acknowledge her contributions and legacy. It does not enact policy changes or allocate resources.