SR0839 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles P. "Chuck" Sladek Jr. of East Moline, who passed away on November 6, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Sladek was born in Moline to Charles "Bapa" Sr. and Annette "Mimi" Schulz Sladek on October 4, 1936; he graduated from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Sladek worked as a supply department manager at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station El Toro near Irvine, California; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Sladek was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears; his favorite times were those he spent with his family and friends; he will be lovingly remembered as a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and will be greatly missed; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Sladek was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Annette "Bunny" Turner; and one niece; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Sladek is survived by his sons, Bob (Lishar), Jim, and Tom (Anita) Sladek; his grandchildren, Olivia, Noah, Christina, Danielle, Michael, Anthony, and Amanda; his great-grandchildren, Grayson and Weston; his sisters, Dolly Grupalo and Beth Wise; five nieces and nephews; his girlfriend, Jane Gish; and numerous friends; 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 Charles P. "Chuck" Sladek Jr. 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 Chuck Sladek as an expression of our deepest sympathy.