HR0124 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0124 LRB103 31337 ECR 58771 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Delaney "Laney" O'Leary of Grayslake, who passed away on February 27, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Delaney O'Leary was born in 2012; she was a student at Meadowview Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, Delaney O'Leary loved the summer season, especially when she could go swimming, and she always anticipated fireworks around her birthday; she was happiest when playing Roblox with her sister and friends; and

WHEREAS, Delaney O'Leary fought a courageous, lifelong battle with the rare disease known as A-T, and she touched many lives during her life; she will be remembered for her loving, spunky spirit; and

WHEREAS, Delaney O'Leary is survived by her parents, Chris and Sarah; her sister, Mallory; her grandparents, Karen O'Leary and John and Barbara Bettasso; her aunts and uncles, Steve O'Leary, Margaret Christensen, John Bettasso, and Amy Bettasso; and her many cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Delaney "Laney" O'Leary 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 Delaney O'Leary as an expression of our deepest sympathy.