HR0854 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lawrence "Larry" G. Lubertozzi, who passed away on October 22, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Larry Lubertozzi was born on August 10, 1939; he grew up on the West Side of Chicago in the Garfield Park neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, Larry Lubertozzi attended St. Phillip Basilica High School and Loyola University in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Larry Lubertozzi was a caring individual who counseled individuals, couples, and families for more than 40 years at Oak Lawn Family Service, at Catholic Charities, and in private practice; and

WHEREAS, Larry Lubertozzi was a voracious reader and a member of his local Martini Club book group for more than 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Larry Lubertozzi was active in his community, a longtime supporter and past president of the Tall Grass Arts Association (formerly the Park Forest Art Center), and a founding member of the Friends of Thorn Creek Woods; he was also an active member of the Sauk-Calumet Chapter of the Sierra Club and the Thorn Creek Audubon Society; and

WHEREAS, Larry Lubertozzi volunteered in many local, State, and national elections and served as treasurer for State Representative Jim Marzuki's successful campaign; and

WHEREAS, Larry Lubertozzi is survived by his loving wife; his sons; his daughter-in-law; his grandson; his brother, Carl; his sister, Marie Martin; and his many extended family members, which include many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews; 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 Lawrence "Larry" Lubertozzi; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Larry Lubertozzi as an expression of our deepest sympathy and condolences.