SR0619 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Teresa J. Mazza, who passed away on September 25, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Mazza was born in 1964 in Libby and grew up in Montana; she married David Mazza on October 8, 1988; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Mazza graduated from Libby High School in 1983; she later earned her Bachelor's Degree from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana in 1987; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Mazza was employed at the YKK (USA), Inc. zipper company in Northbrook and Glenview for over 25 years; she was the recipient of the company's National Salesperson of the Year recognition in 2000; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Mazza was an active member of her community; she served as chair of the fellowship commission at St. Mary's Espiscopal Church in Park Ridge for 5 years; she served at the Church of the Advent Soup Kitchen in Logan Square for many years; she was an active supporter of the CCA Academy; she also helped pack and deliver lunches for the Second Sunday Sack Lunch program; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Mazza enjoyed traveling, participating in church activities, and watching her sons' swimming and diving competitions, soccer and golf games, and water polo and triathlon events; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Mazza is preceded in death by her mother, Linda (nee Clawson) Carr; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Mazza is survived by her husband, David Mazza; her father, Delbert (Kathy Drake) Carr; her sons, Daniel Dean Mazza and Robert Kaylor Mazza; her sisters, Penny (Frank) Kyes and Wendy (Joe) Chopyak; her many nephews and nieces; and her many friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Teresa J. Mazza; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Teresa Mazza as an expression of our sympathy.