SR1193 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert J. "Bob" Krawczyk; and

WHEREAS, Bob Krawczyk was born in Chicago and attended Holy Trinity High School; he received his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his graduate coursework at DePaul University; he married Corinne M. Pierog; and

WHEREAS, Bob Krawczyk worked in the private sector as an architect and then became a Professor of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology (ITT) in Chicago and eventually associate dean; during his over 30 years at IIT, he developed and taught computer-aided and digital design coursework; he founded art @ IIT, a campus gallery exhibition; he authored The Codewriting Workbook, Creating Computational Architecture in AutoLISP; he founded BitArt, which designed, created, and manufactured architectural inspired pieces for decor, fashion, and lifestyle; and

WHEREAS, Bob Krawczyk received numerous professional awards, including the Building Design & Construction Young Professional Award, the American Institute of Architects Young Architect Award, and the ACADIA Award for Teaching Excellence by the Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture; he was nominated four consecutive times to be a United States Artists Fellow; and

WHEREAS, Bob Krawczyk's family immigrated from Poland shortly after World War II; his first language was Polish, and he enjoyed going to restaurants for authentic Polish cuisine; he was an avid hiker and especially loved visiting Arches National Park in Utah; and

WHEREAS, Bob Krawczyk was preceded in death by his mother, Wladyslawa "Lottie" Dolega, and Jan "John" (Irmina) Krawczyk; and

WHEREAS, Bob Krawczyk is survived by his wife, Corinne; his brothers, Konrad (Evelyn) and Albert (Kathleen); his daughter, Alexis (Scott); his stepdaughter, Catherine (Jeff); his stepson, James (Summer); his granddaughter, Makayla; his step-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Francesca, and Benedetto; his nieces, Kimberly, Lauren (Ryan), and Kristen (Colm); and his nephew, Matthew; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert J. "Bob" Krawczyk 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 Bob Krawczyk as an expression of our deepest sympathy.