SR1071 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James A. "Jim" Malecky, who passed away on April 29, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Jim Malecky served as the honorable Mayor of Oak Forest from 1985 to 1993; he was also the former 3rd Ward Alderman; and

WHEREAS, Jim Malecky was the owner of Malecky Builders, a prominent real estate and development company, building throughout the Southwest suburbs for the last 50 years; he was also part owner of the World Music Theatre in Tinley Park; and

WHEREAS, Jim Malecky tirelessly served his community through countless clubs and donations, and he is credited with the creation of Oak Fest in addition to the yearly Oak Forest 4th of July Fireworks; and

WHEREAS, Jim Malecky was the husband of Carol A. (Klosinski) Malecky; the father of Kimberly (Mark) Iles and Kristine (Marty) Kalnins; the stepfather of Matthew Olino and the late Michael (Tina) Olino; the grandfather of Madelyn Iles, Kathryn Iles, James Iles, Gabrielle Kalnins, Mason Kalnins, Ella Kalnins, Reagan Olino, and Carter Olino; the brother of Bonita (James) O'Boyle, Joseph (Melana) Malecky, the late John Malecky, and the late Elaine Hensley; and the uncle of many; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James A. "Jim" Malecky 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 Jim Malecky as an expression of our deepest sympathy.