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92_SR0563
LRB9218242HShs
1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of
3 Illinois were saddened to learn of the death of Violet M.
4 Moisa of Aurora on Sunday, July 14, 2002; and
5 WHEREAS, Mrs. Moisa was born June 3, 1915 in Aurora to
6 Gregory and Elizabeth (Bentz) Silagi; she married John Moisa,
7 who preceded her in death at the age of 42; and
8 WHEREAS, Mrs. Moisa was a founding member of St. George's
9 Parish in Aurora and with her husband worked to found several
10 local Catholic churches as well as helping some to expand;
11 she sacrificed much of her original savings after marriage to
12 help found St. George's Parish, rather than using the
13 savings to purchase a house; she was a member of St. George's
14 Parish Ladies' Auxiliary and she continually supported the
15 church throughout her life; and
16 WHEREAS, Mrs. Moisa worked during World War II to produce
17 artillery shells while her husband served in the U.S. Army;
18 following the sudden death of her husband, she worked at the
19 Stephens-Adamson factory in Aurora to support her three sons,
20 Gerald, John and James, and to pay off her home; her primary
21 hobby was gardening; and
22 WHEREAS, Her passing has been felt by many, especially
23 her sons, Gerald (Kathleen) Moisa, John (Christine) Moisa,
24 and James Moisa; her sister, Cornelia "Nellie" Johnson; her
25 grandchildren, David, Lisa, John and Nicole; her
26 great-grandchild, Kyle; and many nieces and nephews;
27 therefore, be it
28 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL
29 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we extend our sincere
30 condolences to the family and friends of Violet M. Moisa; and
31 be it further
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1 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2 presented to the family of Violet M. Moisa.