SR0287 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jerome "Jerry" Slowik, who passed away on October 2, 2022 at the age of 75; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Slowik was born to Stanley and Irene Slowik on August 25, 1947; he lived in both River Forest and Elmwood Park; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Slowik graduated from St. Patrick High School; he earned his Bachelor of Science and his Master of Science in Taxation from DePaul University; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Slowik worked as an accountant and controller for several firms, the Pizzerias Uno and Due, and El Milagro; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Slowik served as treasurer of the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Slowik participated in a singles tennis club and was a fan of the Chicago White Sox, the Chicago Blackhawks, and Northwestern University; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Slowik was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, At the time of his passing, Jerry Slowik was survived by his wife, Helene (Bak) Slowik; his son, Joseph "Joe" Slowik; his cousin, Maryann Tolzien; his brothers-in-law, Martin, Richard, and Bernie; and his nephews; 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 Jerome "Jerry" Slowik 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 Jerry Slowik as an expression of our deepest sympathy.