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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Frances N. "Fran" Macris of Joliet, who 
4passed away on November 16, 2017; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Frances Macris was born to Nicholas and Catherine 
6(Kapellas) Cookas on July 26, 1920; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Frances Macris was a social and active woman who 
8was deeply involved in her community; she served as the 
9president for both the Women's Club of Joliet and the Pershing 
10School PTA; she was a coordinator of volunteers for the 
11American Red Cross and a member of the Silver Cross Hospital 
12Advisory Board, volunteering many hours at the Encore Shop and 
13as a member of the Hospitality Club; she was a devoted lifelong 
14member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, serving on the 
15Parish Council, the church choir, and with the Daughters of 
16Penelope; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, Frances Macris was married to a naval officer  and 
18also had  two sons and a grandson who were officers; she 
19actively supported her men in uniform and their professional 
20careers; she selflessly devoted her life to her family and many 
21friends; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Frances Macris was preceded in death by her loving 
2and devoted husband of 46 years, Constantine A. Macris; her 
3parents; and her siblings, Irene (William) Booras, George 
4Cookas, Mitchell (Betty) Cookas, and Alexander Cookas; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Frances Macris is survived by her sons, Dean 
6(Margaret) Macris and Nicholas (Kathy) Macris; her  
7grandchildren, Sophia Macris, Constantine (Deanna) Macris, 
8Harrison Macris, and Maria Frances Macris; her  
9great-grandchildren, Annika Macris and Lucia Macris; her  
10sister-in-law, Mary Lou Cookas; her goddaughter, Michele 
11Polvere; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, 
12be it
  
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL 
14ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
15Frances N. "Fran" Macris, and extend our sincere condolences to 
16her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it 
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18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
19presented to  the family of  Frances Macris as an expression of 
20our deepest sympathy.