SR0828 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lottie M. Siwula, who passed away on June 2, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Lottie Siwula was born on November 1, 1921; she was the youngest child of Michael and Angela (Michna) Witek; she married Matthew M. Siwula on January 6, 1945; and

WHEREAS, Lottie Siwula graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School in 1935; she also attended Waukegan High School; and

WHEREAS, Lottie Siwula became a licensed cosmetologist in 1962 and provided clients with beautician services in her home for more than 2 decades; she was also employed at Johnson Motors and Sager Lock; and

WHEREAS, Lottie Siwula was a dedicated volunteer throughout her life; she was an active member of Holy Rosary Parish, including the Rosary Sodality and St. Elizabeth's Club; in 2005, she was the recipient of the President's Call to Service Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her 35 years (4,754 hours) of volunteer service with the Knights of Columbus Wheelers, transporting patients to chapel services at the Veterans Administration Hospital (now Lovell Federal Health Care Center) in North Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Lottie Siwula enjoyed cooking, especially Polish specialties such as pierogi, golabki, fried mushrooms, and assorted baked goods; and

WHEREAS, Lottie Siwula was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Joseph Witek; and

WHEREAS, Lottie Siwula is survived by her children, Lawrence Siwula (Tyleen), Sandra Odorzynski (Thomas), Judith Jensen (Phillip), and Garry Siwula; her sister, Irene Charcut; her grandchildren, Laura (Brendan) Hannigan, Andrea (Tim) Shales, Angela (Pat) Cote, Ann (Kevin) Sage, John (Melissa) Odorzynski, Christopher (Debora) Jensen, Amy (Joel) Dangel, Ashley Siwula, and Matthew E. Siwula; her 14 great-grandchildren; and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Lottie M. Siwula; and be it further

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