HR0013 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois learned with sadness of the death of Eleanore Helen Jerzak Moll in July of 2004; and

WHEREAS, Eleanore Helen Jerzak was born on December 6, 1927, to Joseph and Mary Jerzak, Polish immigrants from the towns of Grybow and Ufa; she was the third youngest of ten children; she and her family lived on West 39th Street in Chicago's Brighton Park; she was a tomboy who loved sports; playing ball, roller skating, swimming, and dancing were activities that Eleanore liked very much as a child; and

WHEREAS, She attended and graduated from Kelly High School just as World War II was ending, and played volleyball as a high school student; after high school she went to work at the main retail store of Sears Roebuck on Arthington and Homan in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Eleanore and Harry married on June 20, 1953; she continued her work at Sears at its River Oaks store and soon Robert was born to them; Harry had his dental office at 87th and Commercial, prospered, and they soon the built a beautiful new home on 88th and Cornell; they were blessed with three more children: Mary Ann, David, and Jennifer; later they moved to another, larger new home on Yates Ave in Calumet City; and

WHEREAS, Harry and Eleanore's marriage was a model one; this great relationship was interrupted on August 20, 1975, when Harry passed away from heart surgery complications after only 18 years of marriage; she raised her children lovingly on her own; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Moll was a real "gad-about", seldom allowing her physical discomfort, caused by severe rheumatoid arthritis, to deter her from her social activities; she loved people; she embraced people, and she loved to joke and smile and talk; her love of people was all inclusive - she was blind to all superficial traits like color, religion, or political affiliation; she also loved children and was very generous to them with her time and her attention; she knew how to get down to their level and bring a smile to their faces; she loved her grandchildren with all her heart; and

WHEREAS, She dabbled in local politics, long ago as a precinct captain, and most recently as an interested citizen; she sold poppies regularly for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was known as a "Sunshine Lady", sending out greetings and "get well cards" to people in the community; she frequented the Italian Club where she had many friends; and

WHEREAS, Eleanore loved to wear hats; they were her trademark; despite her many tough breaks in life, she always managed to smile; nothing got her down for long and her will to lift herself up and live life was extraordinary; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Eleanore Helen Jerzak Moll, and we extend our deepest sympathy 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 her family as an expression of our sincerest condolences.