HR0946 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0946 LRB094 19593 LCT 55788 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joseph Ozella, Jr., of Pekin, who passed away on July 5, 2005; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Ozella, Jr., was born on April 4, 1926, to Joseph and Angeline Gianessi Ozella, Sr.; he married Marjorie Dunlavy on October 21, 1950; he later married Karla Niemann Rogers on July 23, 1991; and

WHEREAS, He began his career as a milkman for Sealtest Dairy in Peoria and then became a salesman for Helmick Beauty Supply; he was the owner and operator of Ozella License Service; from there he went on to work for the Secretary of State in business services, retiring in 1988; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ozella served his country in the United States Army; he was a veteran of World War II; he also served as a State Representative from 1980-1982; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Ozella, Jr., was an active member of his community; he served on the Tazewell County Board from 1978 to 1980; he was a former president of the Lions' Club; and he was a member of the Southside Business Association and the Italian American Club; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ozella was known as a very outgoing and loving person; he was a great husband, father, and "papa" to his grandchildren; he loved to entertain, whether at his home or elsewhere; and he also enjoyed talking politics at all levels; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Ozella, Jr., also loved to be on the water; he had his own boat and enjoyed cruising down a lake or river; and

WHEREAS, He is preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie, and his son, Jerry Ozella; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Joe Ozella, Jr., will be felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife, Karla; his daughters, Sherry (Rick) Simpson and Candy (Brad) Livingston; his stepson, Steve (Susan) Gardner; his 4 grandchildren; his brother, Eugene (Mary Ann) Ozella; and his sisters, Delores Elmore and Sharlene Homerin; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew and loved him, the death of Joseph Ozella, Jr.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Joseph Ozella, Jr., as an expression of our sympathy.