SR0598 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0598 LRB094 19497 LJB 55331 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Anton "Tony" Urbancic of Waukegan on November 23, 2005; and

WHEREAS, He was born December 23, 1926, in North Chicago to Anton and Maryan Urbancic; he was a lifelong resident of the area; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Urbancic proudly served in the Army Air Force from 1944 to 1946 as an aircraft and engine mechanic; upon returning home, he began a career with the U.S. Steel Corporation working as an avid machinist for 33 years; not ready for retirement, he began careers in the same field at Abbott Laboratories and Coleman Cable; Mr. Urbancic retired in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Urbancic was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Mary's KSKJ Lodge, and the U.S. Steel Retiree's Club; he will always be remembered for his friendly smile, love, generosity, eagerness to help others, and ability to fix or build anything; throughout his life, he loved to fish, golf, and bowl, and especially to spend time with his loving family; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Mr. Urbancic has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife of 57 years, Margie (nee Zayber); his children, Michael (Maryanne) Urbancic, Diane (Andrew) Glavach, and Sharon (Chuck) Defilippis; his grandchildren, Erin and Anthony Urbancic, Deana (Tony) Hendley, Kristina Kovarsky, Jason (Sherrie), Jacob (Mary), and Justine Defilippis; his step-granddaughter, Teri Glavach; his great-grandchildren, Alysa, Arynn, MyKenzi, and MyKayla Hendley; his nephew, Larry (Dee) Varsek; his niece, Mary (Bill) Lathrop; and his many great nieces, nephews, and special friends; he was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Maryan Urbancic, and his sister, Mary Miks; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Anton Urbancic, 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 Mr. Urbancic's family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.