SR0227 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard A. Foltynewicz of Ottawa, who passed away on April 10, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Richard Foltynewicz was born on September 25, 1925 in Marseilles; his parents were Anton and Gertrude (Petzel) Foltynewicz; he married Patricia Elaine McGinnis on January 9, 1946 at St. Joseph's Church in Marseilles; and

WHEREAS, Richard Foltynewicz proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Richard Foltynewicz was the retired owner and operator of Richard's Lawn and Garden Shop in Ottawa; he was also retired from Libbey Owens Ford; and

WHEREAS, Richard Foltynewicz was a member of St. Columba Church; he was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, the Marine Corps League, Catholic War Vets, Polish War Vets, and the Knights of Columbus; he was also a member of various lawn and garden organizations and served for 12 years on the La Salle County Board; and

WHEREAS, Richard Foltynewicz was an active participant in politics; he was a leader in the "Pennies For Pearl" campaign for the recognition of Pearl Harbor Day on the calendar; he was successful in that effort and was present for the signing of the declaration by President Bill Clinton; and

WHEREAS, Richard Foltynewicz was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Irene Sharp and Clara and Delores Foltynewicz; and his brothers, Frank, Eugene, and Edward Foltynewicz; and

WHEREAS, Richard Foltynewicz is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia Elaine Foltynewicz; his children, Richard Allen (Carol) Foltynewicz, Barbara Ann (James) Straughan, Daniel P. (Elyse) Foltynewicz, and Gary (Gail) Foltynewicz; his sister, Catherine Kennell; his brother, Ronald (Josephine) Foltynewicz; his sister-in-law, Betty Foltynewicz; and his seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; 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 Richard A. Foltynewicz; and be it further

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