SR0730 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Wanda Anne Ligos of Joliet, who passed away on July 3, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Wanda Ligos graduated from Providence Catholic High School; she married Louis Ligos during the blizzard of 1944; and

WHEREAS, Wanda Ligos worked for the Joliet News Paper Agency for over 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Wanda Ligos was a lifelong member of the Joliet East Side Athletic Club; she was a member of the Catholic faith and the Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish Rosary Society; she enjoyed crocheting, playing bunco, and was extremely organized; she was a great cook and enjoyed baking potica, perogie, roski, and her famous Texas cake brownies; she was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan and celebrated their World Series win with tremendous pride; she cherished the moments she shared with her family; and

WHEREAS, Wanda Ligos was preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Ligos Sr.; her son, Louis J. Ligos Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Eileen Ligos (Rink); her parents, Paul and Mary Ustaszewksi; and her siblings, Gertrude, Emil, Catherine, Bernise, Peter, Stanley, and Edward; and

WHEREAS, Wanda Ligos is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Roger Tooley; her granddaughters, Bethany (Marco Albores) Tooley and Alicia (Jason Berg) Tooley; and her great-grandchildren, Joaquin Antonio Albores and Elowyn Rae Tooley-Berg; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Wanda Anne Ligos of Joliet, 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 Wanda Ligos as an expression of our deepest sympathy.