SR1949 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bruno "Bronco" Bobrowski of Gurnee, who passed away on May 25, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Bruno Bobrowski was born in North Chicago to Stanley and Anna Bobrowski on October 11, 1930; he graduated from Waukegan High School in 1948 and served in the United States Armed Forces during the Korean War with the 3rd Combat Engineers; he married Virginia Pekol on August 31, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Bruno Bobrowski was employed at Cyclone Fence and with the Great Lake Fire Department; he then began a 23-year career with the North Chicago Fire Department, where he served as Fire Chief from 1973 to 1980; after retirement, he worked 10 years as a Building Inspector for the LC Building & Zoning Department, and as a Field Engineer with the Warren Township Assessor's Office; he also served as President of the Foss Park District, during which time the golf course was planned and built; upon his final retirement, he volunteered with Habitat for Humanity; and

WHEREAS, Bruno Bobrowski was a member of Holy Rosary, St. Patrick, and most recently, St. Paul the Apostle Church; he loved playing golf as a foursome with, Ted, Tony, and Fritz; and

WHEREAS, Bruno Bobrowski was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Virginia; his parents; his brothers, Anthony (Bob), William, Joseph, Leo, and Ted; and his sisters, Sophee and Stella (Walczak); and

WHEREAS, Bruno Bobrowski is survived by his daughters, Kathy Bobrowski, Cindy (Mike) Munda, and Carrie (Justin) Alluri; his grandchildren, Morgan Munda (Mike Barber), Ryan Opal, Mitchell Munda, Scott Opal, and Joe, Andy, and Tommy Alluri; his brother, Stanley; his sister-in-law, Carol Bobrowski; and many beloved 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 Bruno "Bronco" Bobrowski, 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 Bruno Bobrowski as an expression of our deepest sympathy.