SR1754 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Theresa H. Rousonelos, who passed away on April 7, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Rousonelos was born to Joseph and Mary (Kobe) Horvat on July 31, 1934; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Rousonelos was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church, where she greeted people, with a hug, compliment, and oftentimes a kiss; she made everyone feel as if they were a part of her family; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Rousonelos was proud of her Slovenian heritage, letting others know that you cannot spell the word "Slovenian" without "Love"; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Rousonelos was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly White; her parents; her sisters, Josephine Remus-Ercegovich, Catherine Sargent, Evelyn Mauro, Rose Meyers, and Lorraine Wedic; her brother, Joseph Horvat; and her brothers-in-law, Joe Lakotich and Leonard Suhadolc; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Rousonelos is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Nicholas Rousonelos; her loving sons, Robert "Rocky" (Ginny) Babecki and Nicholas (Julie) Rousonelos; her numerous cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her dear sisters, Dorothy Lakotich, Delores Suhadolc, and Maryann (Joseph) Pluth; her dear brothers, Robert (JoAnne) Horvat and Raymond (Gladys) Horvat; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Theresa H. Rousonelos, 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 Theresa Rousonelos as an expression of our deepest sympathy.