SR1278 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bernard Wanagas of McHenry, who passed away on November 10, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Wanagas was born in Chicago on August 20, 1921 to Kazimer and Petronel (Jenulewicz) Wanagas; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Wanagas was a freelance artist; he was involved with the McHenry and Lake County Art Groups and the Lake Geneva Art Association; he also taught watercolor classes; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Wanagas was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lena; and his son, John David Wanagas; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Wanagas is survived by his children, Caryle (Jeff) McCaffrey, Ken (Doris) Wanagas, and Mary (Rich) Nahrstadt; his 10 grandchildren; his 3 great-grandchildren; and his daughter-in-law, Jenny Nordstrom; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Bernard Wanagas, 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 Bernard Wanagas as an expression of our deepest sympathy.