SR0492 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of the death of Rudolph J. "Rudy" Calzavara of Hebron, who passed away on March 15, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Calzavara was born on September 26, 1928 in Libertyville, where he remained a resident for 41 years; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Calzavara and his wife, Gene, moved to Lebanon, Missouri in 1996 and established the Big Hat Ranch; they owned and operated the Circle "R" Stables at Route 60 and St. Mary's Road in Mettawa and also owned the Big Hat Rodeo Company for over 50 years, now in Hebron; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Calzavara was a former member of St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Calzavara was preceded in death by his wife, Gene; his 6 brothers and sisters; and his parents, Francisco and Cesira Calzavara; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Calzavara is survived by his 4 children, Cody (Heidi) Calzavara, Lenora (Bill) Nolan, Frank (Dee) Calzavara, and Lee Ann Calzavara; his 6 grandchildren; his great-grandson; his 3 sisters, Lenora "Ellie" Sage, Cesira "Lulu" Nagler, and Florence Zarletti; over 40 nieces and nephews; and many lifelong friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Rudolph J. "Rudy" Calzavara, 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 Rudolph Calzavara as an expression of our deepest sympathy.