MEMORIALA-RUTH A. PRIDE

This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 18) honoring Ruth Ann Pride of Otwell, Indiana, who died on December 29, 2024. The Illinois Senate formally expresses condolences to her family and community, noting her life as a registered nurse, her 63-year marriage, and her love for family and hobbies like birdwatching. It does not create any policy, funding, or legal changes - only serves as a formal expression of sympathy by the Senate. The resolution was adopted on January 29, 2025, following its introduction on January 22.