SR1478 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Carolyn J. Samaras of Danville, who passed away on July 3, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Samaras was born in Thayer on June 2, 1923 to J. Everett and Helen (nee Spencer) Brown; she married Alexander G. Samaras on December 26, 1943 in Virden; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Samaras was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Paul Samaras; and one brother, Stuart Brown; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Samaras is survived by her husband, Alexander; 2 sons, David Samaras and Mark (Julie) Samaras; one daughter, Nancy (Thomas) Fahey; one daughter-in-law, Anne Samaras; 10 grandchildren, Trace (Sarah) Johnson, Catherine (Kyle) Neumann, Georgianna Samaras, Christopher Samaras, Rebecca LaPiana, Jennifer (Rich) Famiglietti, Christianne (John Wood) Samaras, Alexander D. Samaras, Alexander P. Samaras, and Carolyn (Mike) Austin; and 7 great-grandchildren, Freddie Famiglietti, Sammy Famiglietti, Alexa LaPiana, Paige Wood, Kaleb Neumann, Kamryn Neumann, and Zoe Austin; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Carolyn J. Samaras, 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 Carolyn Samaras as an expression of our deepest sympathy.