SR1071 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Virginia Taglia, who passed away on July 14, 2017, at the age of 86; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Taglia was born to Harold and Emma (Steiner) Jensen on April 9, 1931 in Oak Park, where she spent her formative years; she attended St. Giles Grade School and graduated from Trinity High School in 1949; she went on to earn a degree in occupational therapy from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1953; she married Victor R. Taglia on October 13, 1956 and they raised their family in Oak Park, where her children and some of her grandchildren also attended St. Giles School; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Taglia worked at the Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Taglia was known for being an avid volunteer, a lover of animals, and a great parent; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Taglia and her husband were generous benefactors of the Lisle Benedictine Women and the Sacred Heart Monastery; she was a member of the Share Foundation with the Handicapped Founder's Club; and

WHEREAS, In 2008, Virginia Taglia moved to the Villa St. Benedict Independent Living Community, where she was known to be a true lady with one of the sweetest smiles who was always concerned about others; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Taglia was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Victor; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Taglia is survived by her daughter, Regina (Dan) Howe; her sons, Thomas (Jackie) and James (Anneke) Taglia; and her grandchildren, Victoria and Annika Helle, Victor "Duke", Anthony, Vincent, Virginia, Jean, Elyse, and Dominic Taglia, and Oliver and Eliot Howe; she was the fond sister of the late Robert (Joan) Jensen and the late Donald (Mary) Jensen; the devoted sister-in-law of Florence (the late Buddy) Romano; and aunt, great-aunt, friend, and cousin to many, including Patricia Ulman; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Virginia Taglia, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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