SR2227 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lewis A. Viviani of Moline, who passed away on November 13, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Lewis Viviani was born in East Moline to Arthur and Marianna (Conicella) Viviani on March 14, 1927; he was a veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II and the Korean War; he married Irene I. Vergotte at Sacred Heart Church in Moline on August 23, 1947; and

WHEREAS, Lewis Viviani worked in the Salaried Accounting and Budget Departments at the I.H. Farmall Plant for over 37 years; he also worked part time at the Roxy Theatre in Moline for 33 years,; and

WHEREAS, Lewis Viviani was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Moline, the American Legion Post 246, Moline, and was a lifetime member of the Friends Circle Club, Moline; he enjoyed woodworking; on holidays, he made crafts to share with friends; and

WHEREAS, Lewis Viviani was preceded in death by his brother, Nicola; and

WHEREAS, Lewis Viviani is survived by his wife, Irene; his children, Rose (James) Lyphout and John Viviani; his grandsons, John Viviani II, Nick Viviani, Joseph (Georgianne Walker) Lyphout, and Jonathan (Laura) Lyphout; therefore, be it

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