SR0684 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Florence Baricevic, nee Cronin, of Fairview Heights on Monday, March 6, 2006; and

WHEREAS, She was born on September 30, 1919, in East St. Louis to Patrick J. and Ethel B., nee Waters, Cronin; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Baricevic was the secretary at Assumption High School in East St. Louis from 1964 through 1978 and later was a secretary for the Regional Superintendent of Schools; she was elected to the Regional Board of School Trustees; and

WHEREAS, She was a member of the Caseyville Township Democratic Club, past President of the St. Clair County Democratic Women's Club, and former Democratic Precinct Committee Person; she was past President of the Fairview Heights Women's Club, a member of the Knights of Columbus 592 Ladies Auxiliary, and on the Advisory Board of the PSOP; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Baricevic was a founding member of St. Albert the Great and Our Lady of the Assumption parishes and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church; she was a member of St. Ann's Altar Society at all three parishes and a member of the Affiliates of Brothers of Mary; she was past State President of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Florence Baricevic has been deeply felt by many, especially her daughter, Sister John LaLande "Mary Beth" Baricevic; her sons, Charles John (Marti) Baricevic, Jr., and Dennis Patrick Baricevic; her grandchildren, C.J. Baricevic, Christopher Lee Baricevic, Brianne Rachel Baricevic, and Brice Robert Baricevic; her sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" Martz and Marleen Kimutis; her brother-in-law, George Gregurec; and her nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends; she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Baricevic, Sr.; her parents; and her brothers, John Cronin, James Cronin, and Patrick Cronin; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Florence Baricevic, and we 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 her family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.