SR0074 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William R. Marcuzzo Sr. of Staunton, who passed away on September 4, 2008; and

WHEREAS, William R. Marcuzzo Sr. was born on June 4, 1930, the son of the late Louis and Jennie (Fornerius) Marcuzzo; he married Joyce E. Striegel on May 28, 1955; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Marcuzzo was employed with the Illinois State Police for 32 years; he was a Master Sergeant and head of the DCI Unit; and

WHEREAS, He was a four year veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Korean Conflict; he was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Staunton, the Staunton Knights of Columbus #2197, and the Staunton Country Club; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Marcuzzo was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Lee Marcuzzo; and

WHEREAS, William Marcuzzo Sr. is survived by his wife, Joyce Marcuzzo; his sons, Bill (Vickie) Marcuzzo Jr. and Mark Marcuzzo; his daughters, Cynthia Baker and Jane (Steve) Woll; his grandchildren, Ryan and Lindsey Marcuzzo, Alex and Annie Baker, Sydney and Megan Woll, and Emilee Marcuzzo; his sister, Emma English; his step-brother, Walter Dudley; his half-sisters, Hilda Pribbinow and Marian Land; and his several nieces and nephews; 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 William Marcuzzo Sr.; and be it further

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