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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Lance Corporal Kevin E. Oratowski of
4Wheaton, who was killed while conducting combat operations in
5Afghanistan on August 18, 2010; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Kevin E. Oratowski was a Wheaton
7resident for over 22 years and a 2005 graduate of Glenbard
8South High School in Glen Ellyn; and
 
9    WHEREAS, He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on
10June 23, 2008; he served as a light-armored vehicle crewman and
11was conducting mounted combat operations against enemy forces
12at the time of his passing; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Kevin E. Oratowski was the
14cherished son of Stephen and Mary (nee Groom); the loving
15brother of Carrie (fiancee, Jason Plaszek), Michael, and his
16late twin sister, Avy; the dear grandson of Avy and the late
17William Clint Groom, and the late Norman and Sylvia Oratowski;
18the fond uncle of Charlie and Joey; the dear godson of John and
19Kathy Gallo; the fond nephew of Loretta and Walter Kloog and
20Shari and Bruce Barnich; and the devoted cousin of many;
21therefore, be it
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
2ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
3his family, friends, and a grateful nation, the passing of
4Lance Corporal Kevin E. Oratowski; and be it further
 
5    RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of Lance Corporal Kevin
6E. Oratowski and his willingness to serve his country, which
7led to him making the ultimate sacrifice; and be it further
 
8    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9presented to the family of Lance Corporal Kevin E. Oratowski as
10a symbol of our sincere sympathy.