HR1071 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Peter (Piotr) Krystian Domaradzki, who tragically lost his life on November 4, 2015 at the age of 69; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been notified of Peter Domaradzki's unfortunate passing by the Honorable Representatives of the 19th and 39th Districts, Robert Martwick and William Guzzardi; and

WHEREAS, Peter Domaradzki was born on June 21, 1946 in Strzelce Opolskie, Poland; he graduated from the University of Gdansk with a degree in military history and immigrated with his family to America in 1985; and

WHEREAS, Peter Domaradzki built a full and extraordinary life in Chicago, where he became the editor of the Dziennik Zwiazkowy newspaper; he was also a dedicated contributor to the online resource Wikipedia in both English and Polish; and

WHEREAS, Peter Domaradzki published the novel "Wiorki Kokosowe" (Coconut Shreds), which was published in Poland in 2003; among his historical treatises were "Homo Armatus: History of Warfare in Antiquity" (1979), "The Defense of Lwow" and "Polish Corps in Russia 1917-1919" (both published by Solidarity Press in 1981), and "General Anders and the Soldiers of the II Polish Corps" (2002); and

WHEREAS, Peter Domaradzki's numerous historical essays were a regular feature in Dziennik Zwiazkowy's weekly culture and entertainment section, Kalejdoskop (Kaleidoscope); and

WHEREAS, Peter Domaradzki was involved in the anti-communist opposition in Poland, being an active member of the Solidarity Trade Union; he continued his patriotic activities on behalf of Poland after gaining political asylum in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Peter Domaradzki was also a talented graphic artist and painter who was active in Chicago's visual art scene; and

WHEREAS, Peter Domaradzki is survived by his loving wife, Janina; his children, Sara and Krystian; his brother, Wojciech Gruszka; and his nephews, Maciej and Jacek Gruszka; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we pause to pay tribute to the achievements of Peter Domaradzki and mourn his passing; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Peter Domaradzki as an expression of our sympathy.