SR0238 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Sam Suitca, who passed away on April 2, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Sam Suitca was born in and was a lifelong resident of Joliet; and

WHEREAS, Sam Suitca served his country with pride and distinction during World War II and the Korean Conflict as a member of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Sam Suitca was retired from Troutwine Beverage Co., Budweiser, Independent Oil Co., Sumbaurn Cycle, Goldblatt's, and United Liquor & Beverage Co.; and

WHEREAS, Sam Suitca was a member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, the S.S.S. Mita Topalovich choir, the Joliet Noon Lions Club, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #300, Old Timers Baseball, Cantigny Post V.F.W. #367, the Serbian National Federation Lodge #97, and the S.S.S. Karageorge Choir of Merrillville, Indiana; he also held various board positions on the Serbian Orthodox Choral Association; St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church of Joliet; St. George Serbian Orthodox Church of Joliet, and the Joliet Noon Lion's Club; and

WHEREAS, Sam Suitca enjoyed woodworking and was an instructor for the Adult Woodworking/Grandfather Clock class at J.T. Central Campus; and

WHEREAS, Sam Suitca was preceded in death by his parents, Marco and Milka (Grbich) Krivokucha Suitca; his sister, Sophie (John) Hrehor; and his brothers, Steven (Tillie) and George Suitca; and

WHEREAS, Sam Suitca is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou (Drobac) Suitca; his children, Cheryl (William) Ferguson, Cathy L. (Dr. Thomas A.) Krupko, and Samuel R. (Barbara) Suitca; his grandchildren, Nicholas and Matthew Kodrick, Rachel Ferguson, Catherine (Josh) White, Thomas, Amy, Allison, James, and Daniel Krupko, and Samuel, Daniel, and Robert Suitca; his brother-in-law, Robert R. (Phyllis-deceased) Drobac; his maternal aunt, Sophie (George-deceased) Rotkvich; his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, and Kumovi; and his special nephews, Robert (Dianne) and Ronald (Carol) Hrehor; 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 Sam Suitca; and be it further

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