SR0368 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Carole A. Oldani of Springfield, who passed away on April 22, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Carole Oldani had a long career as a nurse, working mainly in hospitals; she retired from the Illinois Department of Public Health, where she served as a health facility surveyor nurse, inspecting nursing homes, hospitals, and federal facilities; she was a passionate advocate for the patients she served; and

WHEREAS, Carole Oldani was always full of life and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren; her faith and family were most important to her; she was always stylish, smiling, and loved shopping, traveling, and getting together with her high school friends and the Panera girls; and

WHEREAS, Carole Oldani was a member of Christ the King Parish and chaired the funeral luncheon committee for a number of years; she served on the Samaritan Board at St. John's Hospital and volunteered as a Samaritan in the emergency room and the cardiac cath labs; she was also active in the St. Louise de Marillac Guild, serving Catholic Charities; and

WHEREAS, Carole Oldani was preceded in death by her husband, Louis A. Oldani; her parents, Cecelia (Veseling) and Loren McNelly; her infant brother, Thomas Patrick McNelly; and her sister, Barbara (McNelly) Petrilli; and

WHEREAS, Carole Oldani is survived by her son, Mark (Theresa) Oldani; her daughters, Mary Anne Oldani and Jamie Oldani; her granddaughters, Maria Oldani, Gabrielle Oldani, and Katie Dresser; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Carole A. Oldani 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 Carole Oldani as an expression of our deepest sympathy.