SR2061 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Anthony V. Casagrande of Waukegan, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, who passed away on September 19, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Casagrande was born in Ironwood, Michigan to Victor and Antoinette Casagrande on May 29, 1934; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Casagrande served in the United States Army; he retired from the United States Steel Corporation after many years of service; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Casagrande was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Casagrande was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Frances, Mary Louise, and William; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Casagrande is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cecelia Messex Casagrande; his stepchildren, Bernard (Janet) Miller Jr., Michael (Tammy) Miller, and Elaine Miller; his three grandchildren; his five great-grandchildren; his brothers Bert Casagrande and Ray (Shirley) Casagrande; and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Anthony V. Casagrande 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 Anthony Casagrande as an expression of our deepest sympathy.