SR0213 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael F. Paz Sr. of Beach Park, who passed away on March 6, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Michael F. Paz Sr. was born on December 7, 1920 in Ft. Worth, Texas; his parents were David and Josefa (Fernandez) Paz; he married Josephine Navarro in Waukegan on May 13, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Michael F. Paz Sr. was a US Army veteran, serving during World War II; he was the owner and operator of Waukegan Photography Studio for 21 years, as well as Waukegan Paint and Art Gallery, where he retired after 21 years; he was a member of the American Legion Post, the Moose Lodge, and the American GI Forum; and

WHEREAS, Michael F. Paz Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, David and Josefa (Fernandez) Paz; his brother, David Paz; and his son, Daniel Joseph Paz; and

WHEREAS, Michael F. Paz Sr. is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Josephine; his son, Michael Paz Jr.; his daughters, Ann Marie (Robert) Martin and Rebecca (Gregory) Stevens; his grandchildren, Angela (Matthew) Brooks, Micah (Angelique), Gina, and Justin Martin, and Samuel, Natalie, and Amanda Stevens; and his four great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Michael F. Paz Sr.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Michael F. Paz Sr. as an expression of our sympathy.