SR1454 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rudolph "Rudy" J. Papa, who passed away on August 28, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Papa was born on September 1, 1936 in Madison; his parents were John and Helen (nee Zarr) Papa; he married Jacqueline Kintzele on September 14, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Papa worked at the Bethalto School District for 33 years and it was important to him to be known as an educator; he loved each and every one of his students and could remember their names long after they left his classroom; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Papa served the Village of Bethalto as a board member for 12 years; he was elected to the Madison County Board in 1982 and served until he retired from public office in 2001; he was elected by his fellow board members to serve as county board chairman in 1996; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Papa was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church; he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he was a 3rd Degree Knight and had been a past Grand Knight; he was also a member of the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Papa served on the State of Illinois Community College Board; he was the curator of the Bethalto Museum; he served as Wood River Township Highway Commissioner and as a precinct committeeman; he also served as a baseball coach; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Papa enjoyed history, golf, playing his harmonica, his swimming pool, walking his dog, flowers, butterflies, all local sports, music, dancing, and spending time with his grandbabies and granddogs; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Papa was preceded in death by his parents and 5 brothers, Bob, George, Frank, Bill, and Joe; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Papa is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; 5 daughters and their spouses, Diana Williams, Jill (Brad) Sauls, JoEllyn (Kent) Patterson, Beth Papa, and Mary (Oscar Nuncio) Papa; 7 grandchildren and their spouses, Ashley (Eric) Anderson, Paige Williams, Jim and Joe Sauls, Ben and Andrew Patterson, and Bailee Tanney; 2 brothers and their spouses, John (Louise) Papa and Larry (Sue) Papa; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Rudolph "Rudy" J. Papa; and be it further

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