MEMORIAL-DENNIS E. LARIA

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SR0820
LRB104 22102 LAW 38274 r
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
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to learn of the death of Dennis Eugene Laria of Elmwood Park,
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who passed away on May 20, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Dennis Laria, born on January 2, 1945, was raised
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in the Taylor Street neighborhood and attended Saint Ignatius
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College Prep in Chicago; later in life, he attended DePaul
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University, where he earned his bachelor's degree at the age
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of 50; and

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WHEREAS, Dennis Laria spent most of his career as a vice
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president in banking, earning the trust and respect of
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colleagues and clients alike; after retiring, he continued his
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commitment to helping others through his service at Proviso
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Leyden Council for Community Action (PLCCA) in Maywood,
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supporting community programs with compassion and dedication
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for many years; and

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WHEREAS, Dennis Laria, while working towards his
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bachelor's degree, earned a black belt in tae kwon do,
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reflecting his discipline and perseverance; he was also a
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dedicated runner for many years and completed multiple
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marathons, embracing the challenge and joy of long-distance
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running; and

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WHEREAS, Dennis Laria loved traveling and spent many years
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exploring the world with his wife, Alice, and he especially
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cherished their many trips to Italy with family; he also
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valued the long-term friendships that enriched his life,
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maintaining close childhood and adult friendships that lasted
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until his passing; and

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WHEREAS, Dennis Laria was a devoted husband, an adoring
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father, and a loving cousin, uncle, and friend to many; he will
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be remembered for his thoughtfulness, intelligence, dignity,
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and the rare ability to accept everyone without judgment; and

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WHEREAS, Dennis Laria was preceded in death by his mother,
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Antoinette Laria, and his brother, Joseph Laria; and

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WHEREAS, Dennis Laria is survived by his wife of 60 years,
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Alice Laria; his daughters, Denise (John) Laria Burns,
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Jennifer (Mark) Siddons, and Amy Laria; six grandchildren; and
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his great-granddaughter; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
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Dennis Eugene Laria and extend our sincere condolences to his
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family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Dennis Laria as an expression of our
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deepest sympathy.

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