SR1054 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William G. Kuenstle of Park Ridge, who passed away on March 26, 2014; and

WHEREAS, William Kuenstle was born on November 23, 1927; he attended Lane High School in Chicago, where he was in ROTC for 4 years; upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy, and after his service, he married Dorothy Kupczyk; and

WHEREAS, William Kuenstle worked at International Bakers and Confectioners Union until its move to Maryland; he then became a U.S. postal carrier, and for the next 37 years, worked at the Kedzie & Grace station, receiving multiple letters of commendation from the Post Master General due to the recommendations from the customers within his community; he was was awarded his 50-year pen; and

WHEREAS, William Kuenstle was active in the annual Memorial Day parade in Park Ridge where he carried the American flag for many years; he was a member of St. Thecla, St. Eugene, Norwood Park Seniors, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 247 PR, and the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch II; and

WHEREAS, William Kuenstle was preceded in death by his parents, and by his 11 siblings; and

WHEREAS, William Kuenstle was the beloved husband of 62 years of Dorothy; the devoted father of David (Jennifer); the proud grandfather of Zachary; and uncle to many nieces and nephews, especially Rose; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William G. Kuenstle, 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 William Kuenstle as an expression of our deepest sympathy.