SR0735 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marilyn F. Hayes of Oak Park on May 15, 2019 at the age of 97; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Hayes was born to Philip and Agnes Upheil Streicher and raised in Chicago's west side Austin neighborhood with her brother Donald and her sister Bernadine; she later married Robert Hayes; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Hayes was the matriarch of a large extended family, including five children, 21 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren with two more on the way; she loved being with her family, whether at home on South Lombard Avenue, at a family reunion at Sister Lakes, Michigan, or at the Imperial Manor on Home Avenue, which had that "grandma's house smell" when you turned right out of the elevator; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Hayes was known as a very strong woman who "raised four rowdy boys, and MT"; she was a loving person with a great sense of humor; she was always glad to see you and really wanted to know how you were; it was her greatest joy to celebrate as many milestones and memories with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as she possibly could; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Hayes loved living a full life, regaling family and friends with tales from her mystery trips, including one to Morocco where she rode a camel; she also enjoyed the occasional cocktail, glass of wine, or beer, and keeping up with family on Facebook, even in her later years; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Hayes was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Agnes; her husband, Robert; her brother, Donald; and infant brother, Clayton; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Hayes is survived by her children, Robert J. Jr. (Ginny), Michael J. (Sharon), Patrick "P.J." (Marlena), Donald J. Hayes, and Marytherese "Terry" (David) Budge; her sister, Bernadine (the late Ken and the late Frank Fergueson) Furhman; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marilyn F. Hayes 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 Marilyn Hayes as an expression of our deepest sympathy.