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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of United
4States Army Specialist Michael Vukovich of Crystal Lake, who
5passed away on September 30, 2011; and
 
6    WHEREAS, SPC Michael Vukovich was born on November 19,
71988, in Elk Grove Village; his parents are Jon and Carrie
8Vukovich; and
 
9    WHEREAS, SPC Michael Vukovich served his country with pride
10and distinction as a member of the United States Army from
11April 22, 2009 until his passing; he served as a combat
12engineer and was responsible for locating roadside bombs; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Shortly after his return from Afghanistan, SPC
14Michael Vukovich was diagnosed with cancer; after receiving
15medical treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington
16D.C., he and his wife transferred back to Chicago to continue
17his treatment and be surrounded by the love of his family and
18friends; and
 
19    WHEREAS, SPC Michael Vukovich is survived by his loving
20wife, Alison "Alie" Vukovich; his brother, Matthew Vukovich;
21his sister, Lauren Vukovich; his parents; his grandparents,

 

 

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1Richard and Deanna Moore; his father-in-law and mother-in-law,
2Bob and Nancy Cole; and his brother-in-law, Cory (Sylvia)
3Smith; and
 
4    WHEREAS, SPC Michael Vukovich's patriotism and courage
5will be remembered fondly by his loving family, his fellow
6soldiers, and the citizens of our grateful nation; therefore,
7be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
10we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of
11United States Army Specialist Michael Vukovich; and be it
12further
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14presented to the family of SPC Michael Vukovich as an
15expression of our sympathy.