SR1230 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lisa Marie Maffeo, who passed away on April 8, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Maffeo was born to Jim and Denise Maffeo on July 25, 1983; she attended Joliet-area schools and graduated from the Joliet Central AVAC Program in 2004; she continuously talked about how much she liked the teachers, especially Mr. and Mrs. Spires; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Maffeo attended the Cornerstone programs, where she made many friends; her most recent job was at the McDonald's on Jefferson Street; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Maffeo had recently joined the drumline, which she loved; she touched many people and never said a bad word about anyone; her crew at Cornerstone included Louis, a lifelong friend, Heather, her bocce partner, Ashley, Chris, and Quintez; they enjoyed visiting Jamesons on Wednesdays to play Bingo and eat tacos; she attended the Special Olympics and excelled at Bocce Ball; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Maffeo was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe and Virginia Maffeo and Chester and Edie D'Atri; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Maffeo is survived by her parents; her brother Tony and his children, Joe, Matthew, and Mia; her Aunt Ramona and Uncle Paul Delrose and their children, Marissa and Michael; her Uncle John and Aunt Linda Maffeo; and her dear partners in crime, Gloria Matis and Lori Ryan; 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 Lisa Marie Maffeo 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 Lisa Maffeo as an expression of our deepest sympathy.