SR1037 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michelina "Michelle" Paolucci of Joliet, who passed away on October 10, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Paolucci was born to Leonardo and Maria (Ciricillo) Vecere in St. Elia, Italy; she immigrated to the United States shortly after her marriage to Alfred Paolucci Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Paolucci supported many charitable causes; she looked forward to each day at Paolucci Diamond Center; her creativity and experience in jewelry design and her knowledge of her clients' needs were unsurpassed; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Paolucci treasured spending the winter months in Marco Island, Florida with Alfred and their snowbird friends; she was a championship bocce ball player and also enjoyed golf, visiting with friends at the Italian American Society of Marco Island, collecting shells for crafts, and taking in the beauty of the Gulf Coast; she enjoyed summertime pontoon cruising on the Kankakee River with family; her family meant everything to her; whether she was hosting a holiday get together or engaging in a competitive board or card game with her beloved grandchildren, she radiated warmth and love; her smile was contagious; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Paolucci was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Salvatore Vecere; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Paolucci is survived by her husband, Alfred; her children, Regina (Tony) DelSasso, Mary (Thomas) Manno, Gabriella (Eric) Gavin, Ada (Andrew) Wahl, and Alfred Jr. (Tammy) Paolucci; her grandchildren, Christina (Antonio Joaquin), Julia and Victoria Manno, Elise and Elliott Kozal, Alanna and Adam Wahl, and Megan and Mallory Paolucci; her sister, Maria Sacco; and her many 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 Michelina "Michelle" Paolucci 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 Michelle Paolucci as an expression of our deepest sympathy.