SR0204 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George T. Jiaras of McHenry, who passed away on January 16, 2017 at the age of 89; and

WHEREAS, George Jiaras was born in Chicago to Thomas and Stella (Goumas) Jiaras on February 14, 1927; and

WHEREAS, George Jiaras owned a Happy Foods store for many years; he moved to the McHenry area while owning Garden Fresh Produce; after his retirement he worked as a cashier and greeter at the International House of Wine and Cheese and American Cafe in Richmond; and

WHEREAS, George Jiaras enjoyed playing bridge at the Crystal Lake Senior Center; his family and friends will miss him very much; and

WHEREAS, George Jiaras was preceded in death by his wife, Doris A. Jiaras; and his parents, Thomas and Stella Jiaras; and

WHEREAS, George Jiaras is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Shawn) M. Patterson; his grandchildren, Robert (Mary) Schepler, and Richard (Amanda) Schepler; his brother, Michael (Donna) Jiaras; and his nephews, Tom Jiaras, MJ Jiaras, and Mark Jiaras; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of George T. Jiaras, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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