HR0159 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Christopher John Pluta of Summit, who passed away on January 26, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Pluta was born in Justice to Edwin and Helen Murphy Pluta; he graduated from Wilkins Junior High School in Justice and Argo High School in Summit, where he was an active member and former manager of the student-operated WARG-FM radio station and a sound engineer for the theatre arts program; in later years, he helped form the WARG Alumni Association; he earned his bachelor's degree in education from Governors State University and his master's degree in counseling from the University of Illinois-Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Pluta taught English as a Second Language at Argo Community High School; he also taught at Proviso, Lyons Township, and Morton West high schools and at the Emilio Zapata Academy in Chicago; over a 30-year career, he mentored CEOs, business owners, artists, writers, principals, and fellow teachers; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Pluta was a member of the District 217 and the Summit Public Library governing boards; he was a former member of the Argo-Summit/Bedford Park Elementary District 104 School Board, the National Hispanic Institute, and The LeaderShop in La Grange; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Pluta was a life-long Chicago Cubs fan; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Pluta was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Pluta is survived by his brothers, Joe (Wanda), Bill, and James; his nephew, Michael; many close friends and cousins; his aunt and uncle; and a legion of students who became friends as adults; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Christopher John Pluta, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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