SR1010 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1010 LRB096 24141 KXB 43576 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Thomas M. "T.O." Opitz of Grayslake, who passed away on October 2, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Opitz was born on January 8, 1943 in Waukegan and was always proud that he and Elvis were born on the same day; and

WHEREAS, Tom retired from NSSD, Waukegan Plant, in February of 2010 and had plans of playing out the rest of his life on the golf course; Tom was a free spirited man who never hesitated to say "good morning" with a smile to friends, neighbors, and even strangers who passed his way; and

WHEREAS, He was an avid fan of the Cubs, the Bears, and the Bulls, and a bowler who started out with the infamous Roy's Boys of Bertrand Lanes; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Opitz was preceded in death by by his parents, Michael and Virginia (Zick) Opitz; his uncles, John, Albert, Joseph, and George Opitz; his aunts, Catherine and Elizabeth; and his "Bro", Bobby Pratt; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Opitz is survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Pratt); his son, Steven (Kathleen); his granddaughters, Toni and Cydney; his favorite mother-in-law, Janet Pratt; his Opitz cousins, Debbie, Sandy, Carol, Kenny, Joyce, and Lloyd and their families; his Aunt Lorraine; his in-laws, Gail, Bill, David, and Stacey and their families; and many other cousins and friends; therefore, be it

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

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Thomas Opitz as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.