SR0290 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Catharine Louis Milano of Chicago, who passed away on July 12, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Catharine Louis Milano was born on February 15, 1919 in Chicago; her parents were Catharine Louis Hussar and John Holland; and

WHEREAS, Catharine Louis Milano graduated from Saint Mary of the Woods College in 1999; she was a longtime board member of Habilitative Systems, Inc.; she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Ridgemoor Country Club; she was a supporter of the Saint Thomas of Canterbury School, Saint Alban's Episcopal Church, the Chicago Multicultural Dance Center, and many other charities; and

WHEREAS, Catharine Louis Milano was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 40 years, Daniel Milano; and her sister, Jean-Charlotte; and

WHEREAS, Catharine Louis Milano is survived by her children, Daniel George and the Rev. Mary Lucille; her sisters, Mary Elizabeth (James) Leader and Laura Hussar (John) Jones; her grandchild, Jean-Paul Milano; and her loving companions, friends, and caregivers, Stella and Mitica Marcu; and

WHEREAS, Catharine Louis Milano will be remembered by all who knew and loved her for her fidelity, generosity, courage, elegance, and grace she displayed throughout her entire life; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Catharine Louis Milano; and be it further

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