SR0685 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Catherine Mary Porzel of Spring Grove, who passed away on June 8, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Catherine Porzel was born in Chicago on January 7, 1933 to James and Alice (nee Donahue) McConville; she married Raymond G. Porzel on May 25, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Catherine Porzel was an active member of St. Peter's church and participated in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for over 20 years; she was artistic and enjoyed painting; her hobbies included reading, spending time in the kitchen preparing meals for her family, and traveling; some of her favorite trips included Hawaii, Rome, and Ireland; and

WHEREAS, Catherine Porzel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond; her son, Raymond J.; and her daughter, Cathleen Coughlin; and

WHEREAS, Catherine Porzel is survived by her children, Mary Beth Knox, Rita (Dave) Harvey, and Maureen (Mike) Terry; her grandchildren, Michael, Liz (Brian), Tommy, Pat, Cassie, Jimmy, Catie, and Aveleen; her great-grandchildren, Aedian, Izzy, Brady, Savana, Adrianna, and Dallas; her sister, Mary Rabelhofer; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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