HR0852 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of citizens of the State; and

WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Donald and Mary "Mae" Bartoli celebrated the 60th anniversary of their marriage on February 12, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Don and Mae met while playing baseball at the 69th Street May Club; Don played the position of short center for the May Club, and Mae played both short center and catcher for the Mayettes Club softball team, which consisted solely of women; and

WHEREAS, Don valiantly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for over 3 years; he and Mae were married while he was in the service at St. Brendan Church in Chicago on February 12, 1944; following his time in the military, he worked at United States Steel Corporation, South Works, as an electrician for 45 years; and

WHEREAS, Don and Mae gave their children a loving and nurturing environment; they taught their children about love of family and faith; they are enjoying their retirement and are always ready and available to give support, advice, and wisdom to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Don and Mae are the proud parents of Mary (Sam Angona), Joseph (Mary), Thomas (Sheri), William, and Robert (Cindy); their daughter, Donna (Jon Freeman), is deceased; they are grandparents to Donald Angona (Virginia), Karen Angona, Jonathan Freeman, Jason Freeman, Janet Arwood (Jim), Donald Bartoli, Sara Bartoli, Daniel Bartoli, Stefanie Bartoli, Julie Bartoli, Kellie Bartoli, and Valerie Bartoli; one grandchild, Michael Bartoli, is deceased; they are the great-grandparents of Jacob Angona and Joseph Angona; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Donald and Mary "Mae" Bartoli on the occasion of their 60th anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Donald and Mary "Mae" Bartoli as an expression of our respect and esteem.