SR0440 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Helen Diane Richart, who passed away on February 10, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Helen Richart was born in Chicago in 1924 to Gioacchino and Elisa (nee Spapperi) Fusciani; she attended Rezin Orr Elementary School and graduated from Austin High School in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, After high school, Helen Richart worked in bookkeeping in downtown Chicago and was active in the Young People's Club of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church; in 1954, she married Milton Hawkins and they settled in Prospect Heights; and

WHEREAS, Helen Richart was active in church and school organizations, including St. John's Episcopal Church and John Hersey High School; she also worked part-time; after being widowed in 1969, she returned to working full-time in bookkeeping; and

WHEREAS, Helen Richart married Joseph Richart in 1977 and moved to Harvard; they were active in many organizations, including the Moose Club, the Northwest Sailing Association, the Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club, and the Upper Keys Sailing Club in Key Largo; and

WHEREAS, Helen Richart enjoyed square dancing with the Woodstock Squares and entertaining and hosting family gatherings; she and her husband were avid sailors, often cruising on Lake Michigan and Florida Bay; they also made trips on the Mississippi and in the Caribbean; for more than 20 years, they were winter residents in Key Largo, Florida, and more recently, New Smyrna Beach, Florida; and

WHEREAS, Helen Richart was preceded in death by her sister, Rita Aiello; and

WHEREAS, Helen Richart is survived by her husband, Joseph; her daughter, Diane Hawkins; and her son, David Hawkins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Helen Diane Richart, 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 Helen Richart as an expression of our deepest sympathy.