SR0700 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John L. Grampovnik of North Chicago, who passed away on March 16, 2012; and

WHEREAS, John Grampovnik was born on June 10, 1910, in North Chicago; his parents were Johan and Johanna (Scubic) Grampovnik; and

WHEREAS, John Grampovnik only attended school until the 6th grade; his first job was caddying at the Bob'O'Link golf course in Highland Park; he then held several other jobs until he enlisted in the United States Navy; he served in the Navy for 4 years during World War II as a motor machinist mate in Panama; after the war, he worked at Houdialle Hershey (Oaks) and Midwest Foam before he ended his working career at Abbott Laboratories in 1975 at the age of 65; and

WHEREAS, John Grampovnik was a member of Mother of God Church, the Saint Josephs, K.S.K.J. #53, and the Waukegan Knights of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, John Grampovnik was an avid gardener till the age of 100; he also enjoyed fishing, playing balina, and watching the Chicago Cubs; and

WHEREAS, John Grampovnik was preceded in death by his wife, Francis (Debevic); his brothers, Peter, Joseph, and Edward; his sisters, Matilda Grampovnik and Jeanne Evans; and his daughter-in-law, Kathryn Grampovnik; and

WHEREAS, John Grampovnik is survived by his sons, John III (Judy), Robert (Francine), and David; his daughter, Margaret (Gary) Green; his 10 grandchildren; and his 7 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of John L. Grampovnik; and be it further

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