SR0599 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of María Laura Morales of Oak Lawn, who passed away on July 13, 2021; and

WHEREAS, María Morales was born to Maria Valcarcel and Quintino Matias in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on July 31, 1953; she moved to Chicago at a young age and grew up in the West Town/Wicker Park community; she graduated from Tuley High School in 1971; she married Norberto Morales in 1973; and

WHEREAS, María Morales was known for her infectious energy, passion, boisterous personality, and being the life of the party; she was welcoming and filled her home with warmth and kindness, making others feel like they were part of the family; she spent years as a volunteer at the Family Learning Center; when not at home, she enjoyed camping at Fish Lake Beach; and

WHEREAS, María Morales loved her family deeply, making many sacrifices to support them; she also loved her best friend, Pat Colon, immensely; she will be greatly missed; and

WHEREAS, María Morales was preceded in death by her parents, Quintino and Maria Matias, and her sister, Clara; and

WHEREAS, At the time of her death, María Morales was survived by her husband, Norberto Morales; her daughters, Marisol Morales and Linnette Marie Morales; her grandsons, Diego Morales Arteaga, Sebastian Wilson, and Lucas Wilson; her sisters, Ramonita, Flora, and Elizabeth; her brothers, Gilbert, Samuel, William, Danny, Eli, and John; and a host of nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of María Laura Morales 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 María Morales as an expression of our deepest sympathy.