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This memorial resolution mourns the passing of Elizabeth Leigh "Lizzie" Dykstra, a woman from Savoy, Illinois, who died on January 22, 2025. Born in Urbana on July 8, 1981, Lizzie was the daughter of Greg and Joan Dykstra and graduated from Urbana Middle School and the Urbana SPH (severe/profound handicapped) program. Despite her profound disabilities, she led a meaningful life, serving as a minister by helping her father distribute salvation wrist beads and sharing them with strangers, an act of faith that was even featured in a book. Lizzie enjoyed traveling with her parents across the U.S. and the Caribbean and was known for her love of visiting the Savoy Walmart to interact with her favorite employees. The resolution, passed by the Illinois Senate, extends condolences to her family, including her parents, brother Phil and sister-in-law Abbie, and her niece and nephew Sophie and Alex, while acknowledging the significant impact she had on hundreds of lives. The document concludes by expressing the Senate's deepest sympathy and resolving to present a copy of the resolution to her family.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=70&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104