SR1797 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard T. Vana of Des Plaines, who passed away on March 29, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Richard Vana was born in Chicago on December 15, 1923; he served during World War II in the United States Marine Corps Pacific Area Command as a Marine Raider; he received a Purple Heart with two Congressional Commemorative Mentions; and

WHEREAS, Richard Vana operated Community Cab in Des Plaines for many years before retiring; and

WHEREAS, Richard Vana was a founding parishioner and active member of St. Stephen Protomartyr Church; and

WHEREAS, Richard Vana was the beloved husband of the late Marion R. (Cvikota); the loving father of Craig (Cindy), Mariann (Paul, Sr.) Bilodeau, Thomas (Mary Karen), Roy (Barbara), Pam (Tom) Erkel, Tim (Julie), Elizabeth "Libby" (Bill) Giovanni, Ellen (Joe) Ecker, Christopher, and Charles (Jill); the dear grandfather of 28 and great-grandfather of 19; and the fond uncle of Alyce Martinez and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard T. Vana, 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 Richard Vana as an expression of our deepest sympathy.