SR1758 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Geraldine T. "Gerri" Fitzgerald of McHenry, who passed away on May 6, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Gerri Fitzgerald was born in Chicago to Matthew and Anne (Brod) Wolshan on May 1, 1930; she married Raymond Fitzgerald on September 20, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Gerri Fitzgerald spent her free time volunteering with the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) and assisting blind high school athletes in Mesa, Arizona; and

WHEREAS, Gerri Fitzgerald was an avid cyclist, and she began training as a triathlete when she was in her 60s; most impressively, she rode a 50 mile bike ride in celebration of her 80th birthday; her favorite hike was the Grand Canyon; she enjoyed traveling the country with Ray in their RV; she possessed a quick wit, wicked sense of humor, and a twinkle in her eye that will be forever remembered by everyone who knew her; and

WHEREAS, Gerri Fitzgerald was preceded in death by her parents and her sister; and

WHEREAS, Gerri Fitzgerald is survived by her husband, Raymond; her children, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Daniel (Margaret) Fitzgerald, Robert (Angela) Fitzgerald, Edward (Winnie) Fitzgerald, Marianne Fitzgerald, and Colleen (Bill Hayes) Fitzgerald; her grandchildren, Emily (Mike) DaValle and Sarah, Haley, Laura, and Matthew Fitzgerald; and her great-grandchildren, Greyson and Finn; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Geraldine T. "Gerri" Fitzgerald 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 Gerri Fitzgerald as an expression of our deepest sympathy.