SR0390 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Margaret "Peg" Bailey Puccini of Pineville, North Carolina, formerly of Oak Park, who passed away on December 15, 2018 at the age of 75; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Puccini was born in Danville to Mary McCreary and Martin Bailey on June 4, 1943; she attended grade school and high school in Danville and graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1967; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Puccini married John Puccini of Berwyn on April 13, 1968; she was active in planning events in her neighborhood and enjoyed attending her sons' sporting events at Oak Park and River Forest High School; she was an avid gardener, collector, and reader and epitomized what it meant to be a lady, moving through the world with grace and dignity; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Puccini had a deep appreciation for the finer things and had a distinct style; she was known for being an immaculate hostess and a master chef; at the same time, she had strong opinions and, when necessary, made them known with her razor-sharp wit and, at times, her wicked sense of humor; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Puccini welcomed all in every sense of the word; when people entered her home, they did not want to leave; she was warm, kind, and incredibly generous, taking joy in giving; she volunteered through the Oak Park Township and delivered meals to the homes of other Oak Parkers as a way to improve their quality of life; she was a linchpin for her husband and sons, her siblings, and her family in general; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Puccini is survived by her husband of 50 years, John; her sons, Jeffrey and Samuel (Shelley) Puccini; her grandson, Jackson Puccini; her siblings, Barbara Kessel, Martha Plog, and Martin (Buz) Bailey; and her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-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 Margaret "Peg" Bailey Puccini 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 Margaret Puccini as an expression of our deepest sympathy.