SR0555 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0555 LRB103 35074 ECR 65027 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Victoria "Vicki" Maher of Des Plaines, who passed away on October 17, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Vicki Maher was born to Hertha and Ruel Babilla in Chicago on January 13, 1941; she graduated from St. James Lutheran School and Luther North High School; and

WHEREAS, Vicki Maher was a dedicated volunteer in her community, serving as an election judge since 1998, a classroom volunteer in Chicago and area public schools, and a volunteer for the Des Plaines Public Library book sale; and

WHEREAS, Vicki Maher was an over 50-year member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Des Plaines, where she was a founding member of the food pantry and ran the Sunday school program for 18 years along with many other programs; and

WHEREAS, Vicki Maher was the wife of William P. Maher for 64 years; the mother of Shannon (Charles) Weisbecker, James (Teresa) Maher, and Kristi (William) Shaffer; the grandmother of Ellie (fiancé, Andrew Koldeway) Leetch, Joseph (Merli) Leetch, Kathleen Maher, James Maher, Anna Maher, Will Maher, and Mary Maher; the sister of Ray (Virginia) Babilla and the late Roger D. Babilla; and the aunt and friend of many; 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 Victoria "Vicki" Maher 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 Vicki Maher as an expression of our deepest sympathy.