HR0508 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 Mark Phillip Sikorski; and

WHEREAS, Mark Sikorski was born on October 10, 1969 in Chicago; his parents were Theodore and Marolyn Sikorski; he married Terri (nee Crosby) on October 18, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Mark Sikorski was raised and educated in Chicago; he graduated from Bowen High School with the Class of 1987; and

WHEREAS, Mark Sikorski served his country as a member of the United States Army; after returning home from the Army, he worked at various jobs before eventually finding his passion for truck driving; he worked as a truck driver and training coordinator for several years; he was the recipient of awards for safety and on-time performance for his commitment to excellence; his love of trucking led him to become an owner-operator; and

WHEREAS, Mark Sikorski enjoyed traveling with his wife, taking many road trips together; and

WHEREAS, Mark Sikorski committed his life to the Lord in September of 2014 at Christ Covenant Church under the leadership of Pastor Donald Love; he was also a Brother of Mt. Hebron Lodge No. 29, where he served as a Senior Deacon; and

WHEREAS, Mark Sikorski is survived by his wife, Terri; his parents; his grandmothers, Pearl Post and Josephine Sikorski; he was the devoted father of Mark A. Sikorski and Marcaila Sikorski and the caring stepfather of Navi Cathey; he is also survived by a brother, Ted Sikorski, Jr.; a sister, Sebrina (Brian) Higdon; his mother-in-law, Christine Crosby; 3 sisters-in-law, Carla Price, Zenja Crosby, and Angela Crosby; his Masonic Brotherhood of Mt. Hebron Lodge No. 29; and his many nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Mark Phillip Sikorski; and be it further

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