SR1462 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Anna Mae Lukancic of Crest Hill, who passed away on October 7, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Anna Mae Lukancic was born in Joliet to Valentine and Lillian (Ziesemer) Longhini on April 11, 1937; she graduated from Lockport Township High School, where she discovered her love for singing; and

WHEREAS, Anna Mae Lukancic was a soprano singer and a cantor at Mass for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet, St. Ambrose Church, and St. Anne Catholic Church in Crest Hill, as well as at weddings and funerals in numerous other churches; she directed the Glory and Praise Choir at St. Joseph's for over 15 years; she sang in the diocesan choir at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet; she performed various patriotic songs at Crest Hill's Annual Memorial Day Observance for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Anna Mae was known for her remarkably close relationship with her family, always putting everyone else's needs above her own, and for being a cherished friend to many; she will be remembered for touching the lives of her grandchildren, sharing words of wisdom with them and having a positive impact on their lives; and

WHEREAS, Anna Mae Lukancic was preceded in death by her parents; her son, John; her daughter in infancy, Angela Lukancic; her brother, Richard; and her in-laws, Louis (Paula) Lukancic, Emma (Robert) Bechler, Helen (Raymond) Valerugo, and James (Patricia) Collins Lukancic; and

WHEREAS, Anna Mae Lukancic is survived by her husband of 61 years, John; her daughter, Kathleen Carbone; her son, Tom (Tami) Lukancic; her grandchildren, Angelina (Ricky) Cho, Gianna Carbone, Michael Carbone, John (Heather) Lukancic, Steven (Jamie) Lukancic, and Colleen Lukancic; her six great-grandchildren; her in-laws, Margaret (late Richard) Longhini, Lillian (late Clarence) Murphy, Angela (Walter) Zaida, Maryann Lukancic, Dr. Kent (late Dr. Mildred) Monroe, and Dr. Louis (Barbara) Lukancic; and her numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Anna Mae Lukancic 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 Anna Mae Lukancic as an expression of our deepest sympathy.