SR1218 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Zarouhe "Zari" Maurstad of Waukegan, who passed away on December 17, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Zari Maurstad was born in Waukegan to Andon and Nevrig Margoian on May 23, 1923 and was a life-long resident; after graduating from high school, she worked at the Great Lakes Naval Base post office until the end of World War II; and

WHEREAS, Zari Maurstad was employed at Heins Department Store throughout the late 1940s and 1950s; as her children grew, she continued to work outside the home, retiring in 1982 from Grand Gardens; and

WHEREAS, Zari Maurstad was an active member of the St. George Armenian Church, first as a choir member, and later, as a member of the Ladies' Guild; she enjoyed traveling, a good cup of coffee, a glass of wine each evening, the Chicago Cubs, crossword puzzles, collecting cookbooks, and cooking and baking, in particular the Armenian dishes she learned to make with her mother; and

WHEREAS, Zari Maurstad was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Gordon; and her sister, Helen Marsoobian; and

WHEREAS, Zari Maurstad is survived by her children, Karen Kunesh (Edward) and Eric Maurstad; her grandchildren, Evan, Kara, and Zari Kunesh; her sisters-in-law, Donna Mundy and Harriet Scharmer; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Zarouhe "Zari" Maurstad, 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 Zari Maurstad as an expression of our deepest sympathy.