SR0626 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Lester M. Firtos of Granite City on Friday, July 2, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Lester M. Firtos was born on October 11, 1923, in Madison to Mike Firtos and Mary Varga; he married Mary Berresheim on June 21, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Firtos valiantly served his country as a member of the Army Air Corps, 3036th AAF Base Unit, during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Firtos served as the Chief Deputy Clerk of Madison County for 20 years; on July 27, 1972, he was appointed Circuit Clerk of the 3rd Judicial Circuit of Madison County; he was also the Comptroller of the City of Madison for 5 years and worked at Emmerson Electric/Day Brite as a purchasing agent for 2 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Firtos was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Granite City; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Lester M. Firtos has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Mary Berresheim Firtos; his daughter, Patti (Victor) Bulva; his son, Robert L. Firtos; his grandchildren, Lindsay Bulva, Brian Bulva, Matthew Bulva, Michael Firtos, and Clara Firtos; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lester M. Firtos, and we extend our sincerest 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 Lester M. Firtos as an expression of our deepest sympathy.