SR1601 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ann M. Aitken of Chicago, who passed away on February 18, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Ann Aitken was a stay-at-home mom for many years and enjoyed crafting, sewing, cooking, and baking; she later went to work at Motorola until her retirement; following her retirement, she went to daily Mass, mall walked at the H.I.P., joined a Polka dancing group and a line dancing group, and had occasional luncheons with a senior group; and

WHEREAS, Ann Aitken was an avid volunteer; she was a Girl Scout leader; she collected for March of Dimes, sewed for Medical Mission, helped at Bingo, helped at the Salvation Army, and drove seniors to various appointments; and

WHEREAS, Ann Aitken was a parishioner at St. Priscilla Catholic Church since 1952 and was a member of the Blessed Virgin Mary Society; and

WHEREAS, Ann Aitken was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Frank Scardino; her sister, Josephine Zeman; Earl Aitken; and her daughter, Nancy Thomas; and

WHEREAS, Ann Aitken is survived by her children, Mary (Everett) Benn, Dennis Aitken, and Diane (John) Ferraro; her 7 grandchildren; her 15 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Samuel Scardino and Anthony (JoElaine) Scardino; and her 10 nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Ann M. Aitken; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ann Aitken as an expression of our sympathy.