HR0687 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Marilyn "Jean" Giorgi of Rockford, who passed away on November 1, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Giorgi was born on October 29, 1927 in Chana; her parents were Harry and Reba Wardecker; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Giorgi moved to Rockford when she was in the 6th grade; in 1945, she graduated from West High School, where she met the love of her life, Amedeo Giorgi; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Giorgi was employed at Rockford Dry Goods and Montgomery Ward for many years; she worked at the Salad Bowl Restaurant with her family for many years; she was also a cook for the Rockford School District at Roosevelt School and a manager at the Rockford Housing Authority for 27 years; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Giorgi was preceded in death by her husband, Amedeo; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Giorgi is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Montalbano and Nancy (Raymond) Derksen; her granddaughters, Stephanie (Jeff) Lawson, Tracy (Andy) Hortatsos, and Tina (Chris) Badciong; her great-grandchildren, Alec, Laina, and Cora Hortatsos, Tyler and Brook Badciong, and Hanna Lawson; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Judy (Art) Orlandi; her sister-in-law, Josephine Giorgi; her brother-in-law, Roland "Gabby" (June) Giorgi; her aunt; and her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Marilyn "Jean" Giorgi; and be it further

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