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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Mary Ellen Platt, who passed away on 
4March 9, 2018; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Mary Platt was a proud retired lieutenant with the 
6Chicago Police Department; she lived life out loud and had one 
7of the most generous hearts; her infectious laughter, energy, 
8and adventurous spirit were truly one-of-a-kind; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Mary Platt was a globe trotter who travelled to 
10more than 100 countries, visiting dozens of nieces, nephews, 
11and dear friends; she was the life of the party, and had a 
12refreshing no-nonsense sense of humor and confidence that left 
13a mark on everyone she met; and
  
 

  
14    WHEREAS, Mary Platt was the loving and devoted wife of the 
15late Amando Mercado Jr.; the cherished daughter of the late 
16James and the late Jacqueline; the beloved sister of Rosanne 
17(Eddie) Resteghene, Robert (Cathy) Platt, James (Cathy) Platt, 
18Jane (Bob) Garro, Lucille (the late Joe) Biggins, Barbara 
19(Terry) Hennigan, Theresa (Marty) Hennigan, Thomas (Kathy) 
20Platt, Jacqueline (Jerry) Kuipers, William (Rita) Platt, and 
21Bernadette (Brian) Dyra; the cherished aunt of 39 nieces and 
22nephews; and the great-aunt of 17; therefore, be it
  
 
 
 
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1    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL 
2ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
3Mary Ellen Platt, and extend our sincere condolences to her 
4family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it 
5further
  
 
6    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
7presented to  the family of  Mary Platt as an expression of our 
8deepest sympathy.