SR0222LRB104 13130 MST 25243 r SR0222 LRB104 13130 MST 25243 r SR0222 LRB104 13130 MST 25243 r 1 SENATE RESOLUTION 2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to 3 congratulate Heather Way Kitzes as she departs from her 4 position as Director of Government and Community Affairs for 5 the Chicago Cubs on April 18, 2025; and 6 WHEREAS, Heather Way Kitzes has been a friendly and 7 familiar face to residents and the businesses of the 6th 8 District in her ten years with the Cubs; she has been a leader 9 at community meetings, Gallagher Way events, and school 10 gatherings, and she has been a passionate advocate for 11 neighbors, local business, schools, the Chicago police and 12 fire departments, and all who comprise the fabric of the 13 community; and 14 WHEREAS, Heather Way Kites' tireless efforts have created 15 strong community relationships; her upbeat, collaborative 16 approach has made a lasting difference in the community, which 17 was reflected in the East Lake View Neighbors naming the 18 Chicago Cubs the recipient of its 2019 Neighbor of the Year 19 Award; therefore, be it 20 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 21 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate 22 Heather Way Kitzes on her accomplishments and contributions, SR0222 LRB104 13130 MST 25243 r SR0222- 2 -LRB104 13130 MST 25243 r SR0222 - 2 - LRB104 13130 MST 25243 r SR0222 - 2 - LRB104 13130 MST 25243 r 1 note that she will be missed by all whose lives she touched, 2 and wish her the best in all of her future endeavors; and be it 3 further 4 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 5 presented to Heather Way Kitzes as a symbol of our deep 6 appreciation. SR0222 - 2 - LRB104 13130 MST 25243 r