Bill Text: IL HR0977 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Illinois State Police Sergeant Susan Voges of Ogden.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-02 - Resolution Adopted [HR0977 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR0977-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Illinois
State Police Sergeant Susan Voges of Ogden, who passed away on
February 22, 2010; and
WHEREAS, She was born January 15, 1957, the daughter of
J.C. and Martha Dill; she married Tim Voges on June 19, 1999;
she was raised in Georgetown and was a 1975 graduate of
Georgetown High School; she attended Danville Area Community
College and received her associate's degree from Parkland
College; she received her bachelor's degree from Eastern
Illinois University in 1995; and
WHEREAS, She began a 25-year career with the Illinois State
Police in 1985 and retired on January 31, 2010; during her
career she was promoted to sergeant in 1990 and transferred
from patrol to Zone 5 Investigations in 1999; she was extremely
honored to be a part of the Illinois State Police and cherished
the friends she had made throughout the entire law enforcement
community; and
WHEREAS, She was a trustee for the Fraternal Order of
Police, Troopers Lodge 41; as a trustee, she was responsible
for employee/management relations and contractual issues; and

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WHEREAS, She was diagnosed in 1999 with breast cancer and
for almost 11 years continued the battle while at the same time
never letting the disease take her caring spirit; she was the
compassionate voice and a loved role model for many people
suffering from the disease; her positive, life loving attitude
gave strength to others who were battling cancer; and
WHEREAS, One of the important things that she wanted to
accomplish was to be part of the Mills Breast Cancer Institute
and to be part of a "bigger picture" when it came to sponsoring
a room in the new facility; her aim was to improve the
treatment area where she spent much time; with the help of her
husband Tim, family, and many wonderful friends her dream came
true; and
WHEREAS, Her fund-raising efforts included Cops of Coffee,
Champaign County Area Wide Law Enforcement Golf Outings, and
selling hot pink Hope t-shirts, raising over $130,000; she was
so amazed at the support of so many people and was actively
involved with each fund raiser; she amazed everyone she met
with her love, courage, and spirit and she will never be
forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was preceded in death by her parents and three
brothers, James, Jerry, and Joe; and

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WHEREAS, Sue Voges is survived by her husband, Tim; her
loving brother and sisters, J.C. (Kathy) Dill, Shirley Dill,
Cathy (Larry) Morris, Debbie Dill, and Cheri Colbert; as well
as several loving nephews and nieces; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
mourn, along with her family, friends, and the people of the
State of Illinois, the passing of Illinois State Police
Sergeant Susan Voges; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Susan Voges as a symbol of our
sincere sympathy.