SR0960 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael F. Mariani; and

WHEREAS, Michael Mariani was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals Professional Football Club in 1954; he also served as a teacher and coach for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Michael Mariani was inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the Lewis University Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Michael Mariani was the beloved husband of Shirley for 56 years; the devoted father of Rosanne Mariani, Regina (Bob) O'Connor, and Lisa (Tom) Santoria; the fond grandfather of Casey (Gary), Lauren (Brian), Meaghan, Michael, and Vincent; the dear brother of Dorothy, the late Angelo (the late Frances), the late Steve (Grace), the late Anna (Jim) Perna, and the late Frank (the late Theresa); and the dear uncle and great-uncle of many; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Michael F. Mariani; and be it further

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