SR2308 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Valeria Bimbi of Lincolnshire, who passed away on October 12, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Valeria Bimbi was born in Cargedolo, Italy to Sergio and Elide (Bette) Romitti on August 25, 1941; she immigrated to the United States at the age of 25 to join her husband, Domenico Bimbi, and they settled in Highwood; and

WHEREAS, Valeria Bimbi was a seamstress at the Style Shop in Highland Park, and later in her own business; and

WHEREAS, Valeria Bimbi was affectionately known as "Nonna"; and

WHEREAS, Valeria Bimbi was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Alberto (Claudia); and

WHEREAS, Valeria Bimbi is survived by her husband, Domenico; her children, Stefano (Beth), Viviana (Steve) Zimmerman, and Cristiano (Joni); and her grandchildren, Stephanie, Dario, and Olivia Bimbi, and Derek, Blake, Briana, and Grant Zimmerman; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Valeria Bimbi, 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 Valeria Bimbi as an expression of our deepest sympathy.