SR1206 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Laura E. McCarthy of Vernon Hills, who passed away on April 27, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Laura McCarthy was born and raised in Highland Park with her 5 siblings and was a lifelong North Shore resident; she later moved to Vernon Hills, where she called home for the past 32 years; and

WHEREAS, Laura McCarthy was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Laura McCarthy will be fondly remembered for her famous cooking, her great storytelling, and her caring nature; and

WHEREAS, Laura McCarthy is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mary Boilini; her beloved husband of 32 years of marriage, Merle McCarthy; a grandson, Baby Michael Williamson; a sister, Mary Ugolini; and 2 brothers, John Lenzini and Henry Boilini; and

WHEREAS, Laura McCarthy is survived by 3 children, William McCarthy, Laura McCarthy, and Mary (Tim) Williamson; 2 sisters, Madeline "Lena" Peschman and Ida Santi; 2 sisters-in-law, Mary Esdale and Catherine Boilini; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Laura E. McCarthy; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Laura McCarthy as an expression of our sympathy.