HR0221 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0221 LRB103 31999 LAW 60812 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Ramona Lisa Wilson Mahoney, who passed away on April 3, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Ramona Mahoney was born to Nevin and Evelyn Wilson on the north side of Chicago on June 26, 1960; she lived in Cabrini-Greens before moving to Chicago's south side as a child; she attended Burnside Elementary School and Chicago Vocational High School; she briefly attended Northwestern Business College; she married Clarence Mahoney on April 24, 1991; and

WHEREAS, Ramona Mahoney was a woman of many talents and held several jobs throughout her life, including as a clerk for Carson Pirie Scott & Company and Illinois Bell, an information specialist for RTA Travel Information, a customer service/account representative for Highland Superstores, an attendance clerk for Myra Bradwell Academy, a patient assistant for the Department of Human Services, a cashier/cook for White Castle, and a para-transit driver for Cook/DuPage Transportation Services; and

WHEREAS, Ramona Mahoney was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, titles she valued above all; she treated everyone's children as her own, maintaining many of those relationships until her passing; her favorite yearly event was the family picnic, as she loved seeing family and friends come together for laughter, fun, games, and breaking bread over a great meal; she was famous for her spaghetti and taco salad; and

WHEREAS, Ramona Mahoney loved family, people, and animals; she also loved listening to music, dancing, playing cards, solving crossword puzzles, watching action movies and sports, and spending time outdoors to experience the fresh air and the smell of fresh flowers; she greatly enjoyed attending concerts of all music genres, sporting events, comedy shows, and other types of cultural events; and

WHEREAS, Ramona Mahoney was affectionately known as "Moe Moe", "Moe", and "MaMoe"; she will be remembered for her gentle spirit and her ability to quickly put others at ease; and

WHEREAS, Ramona Mahoney was preceded in death by parents, her husband, and her sister, Lorna; and

WHEREAS, Ramona Mahoney is survived by her daughters, Clarissa, Carla, and Angela; her grandchildren, Tavaris "TJ" Jr., Raniyah, and Richard "Richie" III; her sisters, Charmaine and Rochelle; her brothers, Lamar (Marty), Chelsey, and Andre (Jennifer); her aunt, Lela Pierce; her uncle, Cleveland Pierce; her godson, Chance McIntosh; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ramona Lisa Wilson Mahoney 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 Ramona Mahoney as an expression of our deepest sympathy.