Bill Text: IL HR0221 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Ramona Lisa Wilson Mahoney.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-25 - Resolution Adopted [HR0221 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0221-Introduced.html

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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

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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

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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.