SR2006 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mary Alice Lanagan, who passed away on August 28, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lanagan was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Otis and Katie Duncan on September 10, 1936; she met her husband, Aaron "AW" Lanagan, in Steele, Missouri in 1955; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lanagan was an entrepreneur, leader, and pioneer in the world of business; she founded several businesses with her husband, Aaron; for over 25 years, they owned and operated the Cheri-Tan Restaurant, Lanagan's Lounge, the Gold Crest Grocery, the Nic-n-Pic Grocery, and the Colossal Shrimp House; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lanagan had a love of cooking and mastered it out of her desire to continuously learn; she collected over 200 cookbooks and had binders full of recipes; she enjoyed watching the Food Network and numerous cooking shows; she loved the revelry of people and welcomed all with open arms, love, laughter, and a home-cooked meal; she had a vibrant personality and inspired others; and

WHEREAS, As a young girl, Mary Lanagan attended St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Steele, Missouri; after moving to Chicago, she became a member of Beth Eden Baptist Church; she later joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lanagan was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Aaron; her brothers, Jodie and Billy; and her sisters, Helen and Fairy; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lanagan is survived by her children, Cherry (Stacy), Samara (Jermaine), Tangie (Floyd), and Nicholas (Dorian); her grandchildren, Rachel (Kevin), Chase, Erin, and Bryce; her brother, James Duncan; her sisters, Margaret Snell, Maudell Sands, and Dorothy Jean Davis; and numerous of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mary Alice Lanagan, 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 Mary Lanagan as an expression of our deepest sympathy.