SR0143 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marion E. O'Connell of Waukegan, who passed away on February 1, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Marion O'Connell was born in Chicago to Clyde and Grace Monnier on February 26, 1928; and

WHEREAS, Marion O'Connell worked in the transportation department of the Veterans Administration Hospital, retiring in 1993; and

WHEREAS, Marion O'Connell enjoyed playing bingo and loved her "puppies" who were always at her side; and

WHEREAS, Marion O'Connell was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; her daughter, LaVerne; her parents; her sister, Charlotte Barrett; her brother-in-law, Phil Barrett; and her sister-in-law, Sally; and

WHEREAS, Marion O'Connell is survived by her children, Diane (Bert) Tarnowske, Bob (Deb) O'Connell, and Jerry, Dan, and Michelle (Bill) Stolarik; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her brother, Clyde Monnier; her sisters, Jean (Ed) Hopkins, and Sharon (Bob) Kozlowski; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marion E. O'Connell, 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 Marion O'Connell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.