SR1352 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James A. "Jim" Novalinski Jr. of Carpentersville, who passed away on January 21, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Jim Novalinski was born in Chicago to James Sr. and Sophie Novalinski; he married Marie Gates on June 4, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Jim Novalinski was an active parishioner at St. Monica Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic minister and an usher; he flipped pancakes for the Holy Name Society at the Parish breakfasts and grilled with them at the annual St. Monica Fests; he wrapped presents for the Toys for Tots celebration and helped with the Annual St. Patrick's Dance; he also worked BINGO for years, where he made countless friends; and

WHEREAS, Jim Novalinski was a Scout Leader and Assistant Scout Master for Cub Pack 80; he loved attending family events, baseball games, plays, concerts, graduations, pageants, farmer's markets, and going out to breakfast; for the past nine years, he looked forward to Friday Night Gigs where they shared a meal and played cards together as a family; and

WHEREAS, Jim Novalinski was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Deborah; and many siblings; and

WHEREAS, Jim Novalinski is survived by his wife, Marie; his sons, James A. III (Paulette) Novalinski, David J. (Julie) Novalinski, and Daniel S. (Amy) Novalinski; and his grandchildren, Ashley (Ehren), George, David Jr., Tanner, Isabella, and Mason; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James A. "Jim" Novalinski Jr. of Carpentersville, 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 Jim Novalinski as an expression of our deepest sympathy.