SR0654 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roger Belski of Waukegan, who passed away on June 4, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Roger Belski was born in Chicago on June 29, 1946 to Louis and Jean (nee Szostak) Belski; he graduated from North Chicago High School in 1964 and served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968; and

WHEREAS, Upon his return from the service, Roger Belski joined the North Chicago Fire Department, where he enjoyed a 33-year long career; he was also the founder and owner of Belski Electric, which he began in 1987; and

WHEREAS, Roger Belski could often be found riding around town in one of his signature vehicles; and

WHEREAS, Roger Belski was preceded in death by his father, Louis Belski, and his companion in life, Marlene Williams; and

WHEREAS, Roger Belski is survived by his mother, Jean Belski; his brothers, Tom (Jeanette) and Jeff (Paula) Belski; his daughters, Brenda (Jamie) Fackler, Jill (Mark) Kexel, and Katie (Chris) Roberts; his 9 grandchildren; and his former spouse, Linda (Beyer) Belski; therefore, be it

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