Bill Text: IL SR2368 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of JoAnne L. Ford-Mackay.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-11-16 - Resolution Adopted [SR2368 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR2368-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of JoAnne L. Ford-Mackay, who passed away on
October 21, 2016; and
WHEREAS, JoAnne Ford-Mackay was born on September 2, 1929
in Joliet; her parents were Sam and Myrtle Pettinato; she
married Art Mackay in 2001; and
WHEREAS, JoAnne Ford-Mackay enjoyed everything in the
arts; her parents introduced her to the accordion at the age of
five and she took lessons from Joe Mosele until the age of 19;
she and her husband entertained audiences at nursing homes,
meetings, churches, and other places; she was also an
accomplished artist; she drew the faces of many male movie
stars and sent them to the stars; in return, she would receive
autographed pictures of the stars with encouraging notes; this
became a treasured hobby of hers and was highlighted on the
front page of the Joliet Spectator; she also enjoyed collecting
numerous photo albums and often drew characters in them
depicting the storyline of her life events; and
WHEREAS, JoAnne Ford-Mackay served as president of the B.P.
Amoco Ladies Club, the "Amoco Anns", and headed their bowling
teams; she was a dedicated volunteer at the Rialto Theatre for

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11 years and serving on the theatre board for three years; she
was inducted into the Rialto Hall of Fame for her many years of
service; she was well known for drawing portraits of the stars
that performed at the theatre, such as Wayne Newton, Engelbert
Humperdink, and Tony Martin, and personally presenting them to
the entertainers backstage; she also enjoyed crocheting
hand-made dolls and enjoyed giving them away as gifts; and
WHEREAS, JoAnne Ford-Mackay was preceded in death by her
first husband of 41 years, Emmett "Mickey" Ford; her daughter,
Dr. Robin R. Ford Ellis Nash; her son-in-law, Donald G. Ellis;
and her parents; and
WHEREAS, JoAnne Ford-Mackay is survived by her second
husband, Art Mackay; her son, Kevin M. Ford; her grandsons,
Aaron Nash and Dr. Brett Nash; her granddaughter, Cody Shannon
Nash; her son-in-law, Dr. Ken Nash; her stepdaughters, Cynthia
(Dave) Pollentier and Joanne (Greg) Rodriguez; her
step-grandchildren, Christopher (Carmen) Schram, Katie (Roy)
Coons, Reni Rodriguez, and Yordan Rodriguez; and seven
step-great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her
family and friends, mourn the passing of JoAnne L. Ford-Mackay;
and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of JoAnne Ford-Mackay as an expression
of our sympathy.