SR0598 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frank Anthony DeGrazia of Libertyville and Lake Bluff, who passed away on January 5, 2010; and

WHEREAS, He was born at home in Rondout on April 19, 1928, and was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville; and

WHEREAS, Mr. DeGrazia was an ironworker, a member of local #1, and the American Legion; and

WHEREAS, During World War II he served with the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, He took pride in his vegetable garden, enjoyed the game of golf, and later in life became a proficient baker; and

WHEREAS, He is survived by his beloved Elaine (nee Hanzel) of 55 years of marriage; his loving son, Cary (Kim) DeGrazia; he was the proud grandfather of Geena and Anthony; and the fond brother of Rose Fiore, Millie Guido Angie Trute, and the late George DeGrazia and Antoinette "Tony" Eiserman; 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 Frank DeGrazia; and be it further

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