SR0133 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Nilza H. Kartavicius, who passed away on June 29, 2019, at the age of 83; and

WHEREAS, Nilza Kartavicius was born in Guaymate, La Romana province, Dominican Republic to Amando Rivera and Mercedes Marien (Simo) Rivera in 1935; she studied secretarial science at the Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Santa Maria Mensa; she married Ray Kartavicius; they lived in Oak Park and North Riverside before he preceded her in death in 2015; she then moved to the Belmont Village Assisted Living facility, where she spent the last years of her life; and

WHEREAS, As a child, Nilza Kartavicius was known as playful and outgoing, but also serious when the need arose; as an adult, she became the emotional bedrock of her family, imparting her wisdom through being kind, attentive, outgoing, and reliable; and

WHEREAS, Nilza Kartavicius was devoted to her family; she loved traveling; she will be remembered for playing an important part in the lives of those who knew her; and

WHEREAS, Nilza Kartavicius was the fourth of five siblings and was the sister of Humberto Rivera, Melba Fernandez, Clarissa Amani, and Sonia Garcia; and

WHEREAS, Nilza Kartavicius was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Ray Kartavicius; and

WHEREAS, At the time of her death, Nilza Kartavicius was survived by her nieces and nephews, Alex Rivera, Dr. Maria Rivera, Fariba Amani Weitgenant, Soraya Garcia, Mercedes Fernandez, Paris Amani, Lisa Amani, Dr. Desiree Garica Rivera, Ismael Fernandez, Marnie Sandoval, Sandra Amani, and Rafael Garcia; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Nilza H. Kartavicius 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 Nilza Kartavicius as an expression of our deepest sympathy.