SR0163 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0163 LRB103 31678 ECR 60200 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Paul E. Peters, who passed away on February 27, 2023 at the age of 56; and

WHEREAS, Paul Peters was born in Chicago at Augustana Hospital on October 26, 1966; and

WHEREAS, Paul Peters was raised and lived in Chicago his entire life; he attended Hawthorne and St. Ladislaus Elementary Schools before graduating from St. Patrick's High School in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Paul Peters' childhood accomplishments include earning the rank of Eagle Scout on December 11, 1980, as well as serving as an altar boy at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Paul Peters continued his involvement with the church by becoming an active member of Edgebrook Lutheran Church; and

WHEREAS, Paul Peters and his good friend, Adam Szetela, were co-owners of Westgate Flowers in Oak Park for over 34 years; and

WHEREAS, Paul Peters was well-known for his artistry in floral design and arrangements, and he always took pride in a job well-done; and

WHEREAS, Paul Peters' favorite activities included fishing with his father and later with his daughters, cooking and eating good food, watching Star Trek and Dr. Who, and cheering for the Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks; and

WHEREAS, Paul Peters will always be remembered for his outgoing personality, his ready smile, and an optimistic outlook that made everyone feel he was their great friend; and

WHEREAS, Paul Peters was preceded in death by his father, Richard Albers Peters; and

WHEREAS, Paul Peters is survived by his wife, Dora Navarro Peters; his children, Marie Navarro Peters and Rose Navarro Peters; his mother, Barbara Ann Hauffe; his siblings, Linda Cybul and Marianne Peters; his many cousins and nephews; his niece; his great-grandniece and great-nephew; and his in-laws; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Paul E. Peters 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 Paul E. Peters as an expression of our deepest sympathy.