IL SR1531

Honors the death of Amelia Lenore Saccaro of Chicago Heights, who passed away on June 17, 2019 at age 95

Recognizes her life story including working during the Great Depression, operating a truck stop during World War II, earning her G.E.D. after the war, and working three jobs to send her daughters to private school

Notes her role in instilling a reverence for education in her daughters, who earned advanced degrees and careers in education

Expresses condolences to her surviving family members including daughters Dr. Lynne and Bonnie Steltenkamp, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Frances Hoffman, and various nieces and nephews

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the Saccaro family as an expression of sympathy