SR1818 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Barbara Jean Furlan of Wadsworth, who passed away on April 18, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Furlan was born in Waukegan to Lawrence and Mary Stanczak on March 8, 1944; she graduated from Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School and North Chicago High School; she attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Lake Forest College; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Furlan spent most of her career as the President, and later owner, of Tolerance Manufacturing; she was able to work long hours while raising a family and volunteering at church, school, and other charitable organizations; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Furlan was a longtime parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wadsworth, where she served in many roles at the church and school; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Furlan organized many unforgettable events, including trips, family get-togethers, and competitive games of Uno; she enjoyed board games and went out of her way to make everything just a little more special; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Furlan enjoyed decorating the house for each holiday, creating wreaths, flower arrangements, knitting, and sewing; she was always up for a trip to Chicago and enjoyed a salted margarita, going to the theater, and dancing; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Furlan was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Carol Grasser and Marcia (Mike) Kuntz; and her brother, Larry (Maureen) Stanczak; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Furlan is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Ken; her three children, Kim (Christopher) Finkel, Kelly (Kevin) Hunter, and Kevin (Mylinda) Furlan; and her grandchildren, Ashley, Nathan, Jillian, Maren, and Evan; therefore, be it

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