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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Peter Couvall; and

WHEREAS, Peter Couvall was born in Waukegan to Anthony and Georgia Couvall on December 23, 1944; he graduated from North Chicago High School in 1962 and attended Loras College and The University of Dubuque; and

WHEREAS, Peter Couvall had a long career in the hospitality industry, which included owning and operating the Little Red Hen restaurant and managing The Red Balloon restaurants in Deerfield and Des Plaines; his most notable position was the general manager of the Playboy Club in Chicago and Dallas; and

WHEREAS, Peter Couvall was a member of the Saint Demetrio's Greek Orthodox Church, where he served on the parish council for 17 years and as the board president for 10 years; he was an enthusiastic and empowered member of the Lake County Democratic party, where he served at length as the First Vice Chairman of the party and Committeeman for the 349th precinct; and

WHEREAS, Peter Couvall was an avid reader of biographies, autobiographies, and political books; he liked nothing more than a robust political conversation; and

WHEREAS, Peter Couvall was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Donna Edwards Couvall; his son, Jonathan Couvall; and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Peter Couvall is survived by his son, Anthony Peter; his siblings, Edna Mitchell, Theresa Karigan, Theofane Patterson, Loverne Couvall, Patricia (Nick) Rendziperis, George (Jackie) Couvall, and James (Janet) Couvall; and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and dear friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Peter Couvall 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 Peter Couvall as an expression of our deepest sympathy.