SR1041 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1041 LRB103 40904 ECR 73887 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Patricia "Pat" Daley Martino, who passed away on March 9, 2024 at the age of 86; and

WHEREAS, Pat Daley Martino grew up in Chicago and attended St. Xavier Academy for Young Ladies, continuing her education at St. Xavier University; and

WHEREAS, Pat Daley Martino's childhood was full of fond memories, including outings to White Sox games where all her siblings would exchange seats to sit closest to their father, the late Richard J. Daley; and

WHEREAS, Pat Daley Martino worked as a Chicago Public Schools English teacher and taught at Mather High School, Kennedy High School, and Tilden High School; she was an avid reader and life-long learner, who was always committed to teaching herself something new; and

WHEREAS, Pat Daley Martino was a source of joy for all who knew her; she was so well-known for her infectious smile and laughter that her grandchildren knew her as "Grinny" instead of Granny; and

WHEREAS, Pat Daley Martino was known for her witty and fun personality, bringing sunshine, laughter, and a song everywhere she went, and she was even able to play by-ear any song that was requested on the piano; and

WHEREAS, Pat Daley Martino was also known for her life-long commitment to the Democratic Party and her outspokenness as a proud Chicago Democrat; and

WHEREAS, Pat Daley Martino taught her children the importance of faith, family, and fun, which was evident in her work with the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and her habit of prayer; and

WHEREAS, Pat Daley Martino adored her home in Grand Beach, Michigan that she and her husband designed, a true labor of love; she never forget her roots in Chicago, returning to live there from Hinsdale; and

WHEREAS, Pat Daley will always be remembered for the love she brought to all aspects of her life, especially towards her family and legion of friends; although she was an extraordinary person and lived a storied life, she remained down-to-earth and personable; and

WHEREAS, Pat Daley Martino was preceded in death by her husband, Peter M. Martino; her parents, Richard J. and Eleanor Daley; her sister, Eleanor Daley; and her in-laws, Robert M. (Mary Carol) Vanecko, Maggie (Richard M.) Daley, and Barbara (Michael) Daley; and

WHEREAS, Pat Daley Martino is survived by her children, Courtney Thompson, Peter Thompson, and Patrick (Kathleen) Thompson; her grandchildren, Charles Thompson, Eleanor Thompson, Richard Thompson, Amelia Thompson, Grace Thompson, Adeline Thompson, William Thompson, and Patrick Thompson; her siblings, Mary Carol Vanecko, Richard M. Daley, Michael (Nancy) Daley, John (Mary Lou) Daley, and William (Bernadette) Daley; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Patricia "Pat" Daley Martino 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 Pat Daley Martino as an expression of our deepest sympathy.