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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Patricia Jean "Pat" (McFarlane) 
4Harris, who passed away on February 19, 2025; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Pat Harris was born to James and Mona McFarlane 
6in Cleveland, Ohio on July 3, 1933; the second oldest of nine, 
7she learned patience and diplomacy at an early age; she 
8married Warren Arthur Harris in 1961, which was the start of a 
954 year partnership full of love and laughter, and they raised 
10five strong and spirited daughters, who were all born between 
111962 and 1968; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Pat Harris was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, 
13wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who 
14was also a devoted member of her Universalist Unitarian Church 
15family; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Pat Harris was gifted at bringing people 
17together, offering wisdom, whether solicited or not, and 
18making sure no one left a conversation without a smile; she 
19touched countless lives; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Pat Harris was devoted to her family, and she 
21treasured every moment she spent with them, whether 
 
 
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1celebrating milestones or simply enjoying each other's 
2company; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Pat Harris was preceded in death by her husband; 
4her parents; six siblings; four nephews; and her son-in-law, 
5Matthew Allen; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Pat Harris is survived by her daughters, Margaret 
7(Bill) Schmider, Kathleen (Tom) Hafele, Joan (Shannon) Walden, 
8Elizabeth (Matthew) Allen, and Michelle (Troy) Adams; 12 
9grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her youngest sister and 
10brother, Elaine (Spanky) McFarlane and Michael (Sheila) 
11McFarlane; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
13ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
14Patricia Jean "Pat" (McFarlane) Harris and extend our sincere 
15condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved 
16her; and be it further
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
18presented to the family of Pat Harris as an expression of our 
19deepest sympathy.