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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to recognize John and Jennie Roch on the
4 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and
 
5     WHEREAS, John Paul Roch was born on June 16, 1925 to Karol
6 and Frances Roch in Chicago; he is the brother of Anne,
7 Genevieve, and Josephine (deceased); and is a beloved uncle,
8 godfather, brother-in-law, and friend to many; and
 
9     WHEREAS, Jennie Virruso was born July 15, 1921 to Joseph
10 and Serafina Virruso in Nebraska; she is sister to Joseph
11 (deceased), Dorothy, Sotto, Mary, Dominick (deceased), and
12 Christopher; and is a beloved aunt, godmother, sister-in-law,
13 and friend to many; and
 
14     WHEREAS, John served in the Army during World War II and
15 was honorably discharged; after the war, he returned to his
16 position with Zenith Radio Corporation; and
 
17     WHEREAS, It was at this time that he met Jennie Virruso who
18 also worked at Zenith Radio Corporation; they courted, dated,
19 and after some time decided to marry; and
 
20     WHEREAS, On May 8, 1954, John Roch and Jennie Virruso
21 became Mr. and Mrs. John Roch; they were married at St.
22 Stanislaus B&M Church attended by Geraldine A. Czyscon
23 (Smentek) and Dominick Virruso (deceased); and
 
24     WHEREAS, John and Jennie Roch are longtime residents of the
25 Cragin-Hanson area, attending St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr
26 Parish and participating in various community activities; and
 
27     WHEREAS, After John's retirement from Zenith Radio
28 Corporation, they sold their home in Chicago and purchased a

 

 

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1 condominium in Elmwood Park, where they have resided for the
2 past 14 years; and
 
3     WHEREAS, John and Jennie are active members of various
4 senior groups, including Cragin Hanson Seniors, the St.
5 Genevieve Friendship Club, and the St. William Senior Club; in
6 addition, John is a member of St. Stanislaus B&M Holy Name
7 Society; and
 
8     WHEREAS, John and Jennie are involved in many activities
9 including travel and other social events; therefore, be it
 
10     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
11 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
12 congratulate John and Jennie Roch on their 50th wedding
13 anniversary and wish them good health, happiness, and a
14 continued long and enriched life; and be it further
 
15     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
16 presented to John and Jennie Roch as an token of our respect
17 and esteem.