SR1965 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Nicholas A. Camacaris of Beach Park, who passed away on May 31, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Camacaris was born in Waukegan to Anthony and Helen (Conopeotis) Camacaris on September 20, 1934 and was a lifelong area resident; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Camacaris retired from Trammell Crow at McGaw Park in Waukegan at the age of 74 after over 40 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Camacaris was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, where he served as parish council President from 1978 to 1979 and from 2007 to 2008, and on the board for many years; he was a member of the Homer Dahringer American Legion Post #281; he was an avid fisherman and had a love for reading; he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren and having coffee with his good friends; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Camacaris was preceded in death by his parents; his nephew, Alex Petropoulos; and his brother-in-law, Nick Petropoulos; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Camacaris is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra (Redmond) Camacaris; his daughters, Ellen (Tim) Mauer, Julie Camacaris, and Susan (Michael) Muntean; his grandchildren, Kate and Nick Mauer; his brother, William (Sharon) Camacaris; his sisters, Tess Petropoulos and Theodora (Nick) Xenos; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Nicholas A. Camacaris, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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