SR1255 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard "Dick" Mario Azzaro, Sr. of Palatine, formerly of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Richard Azzaro, Sr. was born on July 6, 1939 in Chicago; he was a resident of Palatine for 24 years; and

WHEREAS, Richard Azzaro, Sr. attended St. Michael's High School and was very involved with the basketball program there; after high school, he attended Wright Junior College; shortly after starting junior college, he was able to get into trade school, where he was trained in heating and air conditioning; and

WHEREAS, Richard Azzaro, Sr. was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 73; and

WHEREAS, Richard Azzaro, Sr. enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, vacationing with his wife and children, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Richard Azzaro, Sr. was the beloved husband of Janet M. (nee Borio) Azzaro; the loving father of Nina (John) Mikuzis, Richard (Mary Pat) Azzaro, Jr., Jennefer (Douglas) Klatt, and Josephine (Kevin) Unwin; the loving grandfather of Colette, John, Stephanie, Michael, Sam, Joseph, Allison, Grace, Sophia, and Kevin; the dear son of the late Michael and Josephine (nee Geraci) Azzaro; and the fond brother of Angela (the late Anthony) Amici, Vince (Kathleen) Azzaro, and Geraldine (Arnold) Sambel; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Richard "Dick" Mario Azzaro, Sr.; and be it further

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