SR0524 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Richard F. Nogal of Orland Park on Saturday, November 19, 2005; and

WHEREAS, After being raised in Chicago and living for a while in Evergreen Park, Mr. Nogal and his family moved to Orland Park in 1978; he soon became active with the Silver Lakes West Homeowners Association and was then appointed to the plan commission, later serving on the village board from 1983 to 1993; and

WHEREAS, He was on the village board during a key period in the village's history; among the milestones during his time as a trustee were the acquisition of land for Centennial Park and pool, the construction of the village administration center, and the implementation of a system that allowed village residents to receive water from Lake Michigan; he served as United Way Chapter President, Orland Park Lyons Club President, Beverly Band Board Member, St. Michael Parish Ministry Council Member, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, In 1992, Mr. Nogal served as acting mayor of Orland Park; he remained active in public affairs in many ways, including championing the construction of a new library, which opened in 2004, and he was an ardent supporter of the Orland Days village festival; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Richard F. Nogal has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Mary Jane (nee Grevens); his children, Richard J. (Kristine) Nogal, Garry R. (Deanna) Nogal, and Alyce M. (Wade) Poziombka; and his grandchildren, Richard K., Katherine B., and Hailey M.; he was the devoted son of the late Casimir and Victoria Nogal; the dear brother of Ralph (Dorothy) Nogal, Roger (Pamela) Nogal, and Marcia (Robert) Coleman; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard F. Nogal, and we 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 his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.