SR2497 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John L. "Leo" Vogrin of Joliet, who passed away on November 28, 2016 at the age of 84; and

WHEREAS, John Vogrin was born in Joliet to John and Ellen (Rogers) Vogrin, where he remained a lifelong resident; he was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, John Vogrin was a retired carpenter; he was a member of Carpenters Union Local #174, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, and VFW Cantigny Post #367; and

WHEREAS, John Vogrin enjoyed gardening and spending time with the friends he made at Inwood Athletic Club; his passion was his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, John Vogrin was preceded in death by his parents and his three sisters, Edna Mae Knott, Joann Williams, and Barbara Jean Vogrin; and

WHEREAS, John Vogrin is survived by his wife, Mary (Wertzler) Vogrin; his five children, Cathleen (Vago) Galounis, John B. (Jeanette) Vogrin, Patricia Ann (Bob) Edwards, Lori (Ken) Krumreich, and Jim (Ann) Vogrin; his 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of John L. "Leo" Vogrin, 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 John Vogrin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.