HR0947 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of John Andrew Gianulis of Andalusia, who passed away on February 8, 2010; and

WHEREAS, John Gianulis was born in Rock Island on October 5, 1922, to Meta and Andrew Gianulis; and

WHEREAS, John Gianulis graduated from the former St. Ambrose Academy in Davenport, Iowa; he served as Rock Island County Clerk and worked for the State of Illinois for more than 50 years; and

WHEREAS, John Gianulis served his country with honor as a member of the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, John Gianulis will be remembered as a smart and dedicated leader and a hard worker who fought for the principles of the Democratic Party; he is credited with helping to elect numerous Democrats to office in Rock Island County; he gained the respect and friendship of many throughout his lifetime; and

WHEREAS, John Gianulis served with distinction in several political positions; he served as president of the Illinois Democratic County Chairmen's Association; he was a member of the Democratic State Central Committee; he served as chairman of the Rock Island Democratic Party for 40 years; he also worked to bring together a coalition of party faithful and citizens of Rock Island County communities for the public good; and

WHEREAS, John Gianulis raised and showed horses as a young man; he loved living the country life on his farm; and

WHEREAS, John Gianulis is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Jane; his son, Andrew; his daughters, Sara "Sally" Gianulis and Marty Cordero; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of John Gianulis; and be it further

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