Illinois SR 619: MEMORIAL-WILLIAM J. POWERS

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SR0619LRB104 20820 MST 34364 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Diane Kay Rutledge of Springfield, who 

4passed away on February 3, 2026; and

5 WHEREAS, Diane Rutledge was born on December 8, 1950; and

6 WHEREAS, Diane Rutledge began her career with District 186 

7as a teacher at Dubois Elementary School before she championed 

8gifted programs, served as assistant principal, and led Owen 

9Marsh Elementary School with steady, compassionate leadership; 

10and

11 WHEREAS, Diane Rutledge continued her service to District 

12186 as assistant superintendent in multiple roles, shaping 

13curriculum, strengthening school operations, and advancing 

14innovation in elementary schools; as deputy superintendent and 

15later superintendent of schools, she guided with wisdom, 

16integrity, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every 

17student and educator; and

18 WHEREAS, Diane Rutledge dedicated her life to serving 

19others; she worked with numerous organizations and boards, 

20including the Springfield Public Schools Foundation, Memorial 

21Health Systems, Wooden It Be Lovely, United Way of Central 

SR0619- 2 -LRB104 20820 MST 34364 r

1Illinois, the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln, 

2the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, the Springfield 

3Children's Museum, the Springfield Area Arts Council, 

4Leadership Springfield, and more; and

5 WHEREAS, Diane Rutledge, in retirement, led the Large Unit 

6District Association for ten years and continued her advocacy 

7for public education by lobbying on behalf of PK-12 large 

8districts and mentoring superintendents across the State of 

9Illinois; she served on countless state-wide co