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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Steven Elliot Bortko of Belleville, who
4passed away on November 18, 2018; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Steven Bortko was born in Maryville to Michael and
6Patricia (Tietze) Bortko on August 23, 1978; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Steven Bortko was employed as an operating
8engineer by the City of Belleville; he was a member of
9Operating Engineer's Local #148; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Steven Bortko enjoyed playing guitar and drums and
11drawing; he also enjoyed trying new recipes and perfecting his
12meat smoking skills; most of all, he loved spending time with
13his daughters, his cat, and his friends; he had a great sense
14of humor and will be missed by many; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Steven Bortko was preceded in death by his
16daughter, Abigail Rose Bortko; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Steven Bortko is survived by his parents; his
18significant other and the love of his life, Crystal Ehlen; his
19children, Zoe Bortko and Angel Hettenhausen; his sister, Kate
20Bortko; his aunts, MariLu King and Melody Anders; his uncle,

 

 

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1Dennis Bortko; and his many cousins and friends; therefore, be
2it
 
3    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
4ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
5Steven Elliot Bortko and extend our sincere condolences to his
6family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
7further
 
8    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9presented to the family of Steven Bortko as an expression of
10our deepest sympathy.