HR0430 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0430 LRB103 33841 LAW 63656 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph "Joey" Burdiak of Yorkville, who passed away on August 2, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Joey Burdiak, the youngest child of Michael and Tammy (Hahn) Burdiak, was born in Palos Heights on April 25, 2008, eventually moving with his family to Yorkville; and

WHEREAS, Joey Burdiak was a student at Yorkville Middle School, where he played the violin in the school orchestra; everyone enjoyed hearing him play and practice and were amazed with his ability to self-tune his own violin; and

WHEREAS, Joey Burdiak was very intelligent and loved taking apart computers and toys with the challenge of reassembling them to learn how they operated; and

WHEREAS, Joey Burdiak was an avid animal lover and especially enjoyed the dog and two cats his family had as pets when he was born; he also loved zoo animals; and

WHEREAS, Joey Burdiak played soccer for most of his short life, including in Yorkville for the last few years; he also played floor hockey and kickball; he had learned to ice skate in the hopes of learning how to play ice hockey next; and

WHEREAS, Joey Burdiak was very close to his older sister, Kelcie; despite their 9-year age difference, he looked up to her and considered her his best friend; and

WHEREAS, Joey Burdiak was a gift to everyone who knew him; he was fiercely loved by his entire family, and they appreciated the opportunities to slow down and see the world through his eyes; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joseph "Joey" Burdiak 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 Joey Burdiak as an expression of our deepest sympathy.