SR0750 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jacqueline "Jaci" (Ferrone) Labahn of Evanston, who passed away on December 26, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Jaci Labahn was born on April 7, 1931 and lived her entire life in Evanston; and

WHEREAS, Jaci Labahn opened The Beauty Nook hair salon on Central Street in 1957, which was down the street from Labahn's Stationery Store where she met her future husband; and

WHEREAS, Jaci Labahn was deeply involved with the Ferrone Family Picnic, her St. Nicholas Grade School friends, her St. Scholastica High School classmates, and the St. Athanasius Church, School, and Women's Club; and

WHEREAS, Jaci Labahn was named the Archdiocese Catholic Woman of the Year in 2000; and

WHEREAS, Jaci Labahn loved her family and was known for being the best cheerleader in the stands; her applesauce cake was legendary; she will be remembered for her love, laughter, and great sense of humor; and

WHEREAS, Jaci Labahn was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Maria (Gallo) Ferrone; her siblings, Angie (Pete) Longo, John (Marie) Ferrone, Minnie (Bert) Annoreno, and Emily (Ken) Herrell; and her grandson, Bradley Labahn; and

WHEREAS, Jaci Labahn was the wife of Donald for 62 years; the mother of Donna (Bryan) Consolo, Steven (Diane), and Brian (Mark Myers); the grandmother of Brittany (Stephen) Montani, Kristine Verdico, Matthew Consolo, Michael Consolo, Eric Labahn, and Kimberly Labahn; and the aunt and great-aunt of many; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jacqueline "Jaci" (Ferrone) Labahn 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 Jaci Labahn as an expression of our deepest sympathy.