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This resolution, passed by the Illinois Senate, expresses sorrow over the death of Diane Kay Rutledge, a dedicated educator and community leader who passed away on February 3, 2026. The resolution highlights her extensive career in District 186, where she served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and ultimately superintendent, significantly impacting elementary education and student potential. It also acknowledges her tireless work with numerous organizations such as the Springfield Public Schools Foundation and the United Way of Central Illinois, as well as her post-retirement advocacy for public education through the Large Unit District Association and the P-20 Council, which aimed to improve education from preschool through college and career. The Senate recognizes her numerous awards, including the First Citizen Award, and extends its deepest sympathies to her family, husband Steve, siblings, and friends, intending to present a copy of this resolution to her family as a symbol of their condolences.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=619&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104