SR0447 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Diane Marie Merriman, who passed away on April 12, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Diane Merriman was born on August 10, 1953 in Joliet; her parents were Margaret (nee Sandretto) and Maynard "Pete" Butts; and

WHEREAS, Diane Merriman was a 1967 graduate of Sacred Heart Grade School; she subsequently graduated from Joliet Central High School in 1971 and attended beauty school; and

WHEREAS, Diane Merriman worked as a hair stylist for many years; and

WHEREAS, Diane Merriman was a member of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church and was active in the Women's Club, where she served as treasurer for many years; and

WHEREAS, Diane Merriman was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Paige Pakula; her father-in-law, Edward Merriman; and a brother-in-law, Alan Merriman; and

WHEREAS, Diane Merriman is survived by her husband of 38 years, David G. Merriman; 2 children, Jennifer (Gregory) Pakula and Jason (Kristen) Merriman; 4 grandchildren, Kaylee, Alayna, and Alyson Pakula and Jacob Merriman; a sister, Linda (Gary) Heap; 4 brothers, David (Diane) Hibler, Steven (Kathleen) Butts, Lawrence (Barbara) Butts, and Thomas (Ilene) Butts; her mother-in-law, Mary Jane Merriman; a brother-in-law, Tom (Beth) Merriman; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Diane Marie Merriman; and be it further

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