SR1551 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Raymond L. Kopatich of East Moline, who passed away on December 5, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Kopatich was born to Phillip and Albina (Padavich) Kopatich in Numa, Iowa on September 17, 1942; he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict; he married Betty Nordholm in East Moline on July 13, 1968; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Kopatich retired from ALCOA after 38 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Kopatich was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed working in his yard; he loved vintage cars and was a Tri-Five man, referring to the love of 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolet automobiles with the red 57 Chevy being his favorite; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Kopatich was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his infant sister, Violet; and his brother, Andrew (Lois) Kopatich; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Kopatich is survived by his sons, Ray (Tammy) Kopatich Jr. and Dan (Stephanie) Kopatich, and his grandchildren, Kurt, Kari, Kayla, Katelyn, and Allison; therefore, be it

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

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