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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois
3 learned with great sadness of the death of Frank Griseto of
4 Downers Grove on Friday, December 5, 2004; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Mr. Griseto was born in Italy and came to the
6 United States as a child; he never lost his ability to speak
7 Italian; and
 
8     WHEREAS, He valiantly served his country during the Vietnam
9 War and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, North
10 Riverside Post 6869; he often visited schools to talk about his
11 military service; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Mr. Griseto had been a DuPage County sheriff's
13 deputy since October of 2003; he also was a part-time fitness
14 instructor at the Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove and had
15 previously worked at AT&T; he also taught karate for children
16 and self-defense for adults; and
 
17     WHEREAS, Respected and well-liked by all who knew him, Mr.
18 Griseto is remembered for his good heart and generosity; he
19 enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson and was a member of a riding
20 club that was composed of Chicago-area law enforcement
21 officers; he lost his life doing two things that he enjoyed,
22 riding his Harley and helping out kids by participating in the
23 Toys for Tots parade; and
 
24     WHEREAS, The passing of Frank J. Griseto has been deeply
25 felt by many, especially his wife, Gloria; his mother, Sandra;
26 his sister, Julia (James) Wrobleski; his nephews, James Jr. and
27 Joseph Wrobleski; and his niece, Mylinda Viola; therefore, be
28 it
 
29     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL

 

 

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1 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
2 Frank J. Griseto, and we extend our deepest sympathy to his
3 family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
4 further
 
5     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
6 presented to his family as an expression of our sincere
7 condolences.