SR0331 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eleanora Zdanowicz of Waukegan, who passed away on December 30, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Eleanora Zdanowicz was born in Waukegan to Walter and Frances Rynkiewicz on September 22, 1926; she attended St. Therese Nursing School and married Walter Zdanowicz Sr. on May 8, 1948; and

WHEREAS, Eleanora Zdanowicz worked as a registered nurse for doctor's offices and then at St. Therese Hospital until her retirement in 1985; and

WHEREAS, After retiring, Eleanora Zdanowicz served as secretary at St. Mary's in Mundelein and then St. Anastasia's Church in Waukegan; she and her husband enjoyed traveling and visited Africa, Europe, and Alaska; they especially enjoyed traveling through the U.S. to attend hot air balloon festivals; and

WHEREAS, Eleanora Zdanowicz was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; her parents; her son, Joseph Andrew Zdanowicz; and her brothers, Walter (Rusty) and Carl (Frances) Rynkiewicz; and

WHEREAS, Eleanora Zdanowicz is survived by her daughter, Janine Clavey; her son, Walter (Brenda) Zdanowicz Jr.; her granddaughters, Melissa Clavey and Tiffany Zdanowicz; her great-grandchildren, Henry, Omalynn, Racquel, Emilio, Robert, and Steven; and her sisters, Dora (Jack) Phillips and Jane (Ray) Norton; 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 Eleanora Zdanowicz and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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