SR0499 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Stephen J. Safraniec of McHenry, who passed away on April 20, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Safraniec was born on June 13, 1929 in Chicago; his parents were Joseph and Catharine (nee Szydlowski) Szafraniec; he married Helen Sophie Potempa on June 13, 1959 in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Safraniec was a carpenter for over 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Safraniec enjoyed his work as a carpenter, boating, family picnics at his home, and vacationing in Acapulco, Mexico; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Safraniec was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Estelle Pretkie; his brothers, Mack and Bill Safraniec; and 24 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Safraniec is survived by his wife, Helen; his sons, Michael (Jennifer) and Bruce Safraniec; his grandchildren, Noah, Madisen, Melany, and Andrew Safraniec; his sister, Janet Benson; his sisters-in-law, Dorothy Pach and Jean Potempa; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Stephen J. Safraniec; and be it further

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