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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The Senate marks with profound sadness the passing
3 of Mr. William P. "Bill" Wozniak, who gave his life as a
4 Secretary of State security guard at the Capitol in
5 Springfield, Illinois, on September 20, 2004; and
 
6     WHEREAS, An outgoing man whose friendly manner was keenly
7 appreciated by Capitol workers and visitors alike, Mr. Wozniak
8 served as a State House security guard for the past 18 years;
9 and
 
10     WHEREAS, Mr. Wozniak was born on June 29, 1953, in Detroit,
11 Michigan, the youngest of 6 children of William and Anna Laura
12 Gillmore Wozniak, and after attending Detroit schools he was
13 employed in public works there until he visited relatives in
14 Petersburg, Illinois; and
 
15     WHEREAS, He made Petersburg his home, and before becoming a
16 State employee he worked for Fiat Allis-Chalmers and performed
17 as Yogi Bear at the Jellystone Campground; and
 
18     WHEREAS, In 1986, Mr. Wozniak married Sheila Wilkin in
19 Springfield, and together they shared the joys and challenges
20 of raising 2 wonderful children, Marc and Megan; his devotion
21 to his family was exceeded only by the pride and pleasure he
22 took in their accomplishments; and
 
23     WHEREAS, Mr. Wozniak's generous nature, coupled with his
24 vast aptitude for nearly all things mechanical, earned him a
25 reputation as a friend who would help tackle projects involving
26 anything from cars to plumbing; and
 
27     WHEREAS, During his career with the State, Mr. Wozniak
28 displayed a professional competence and an affability towards
29 his colleagues that won the respect of all who had the honor of

 

 

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2     WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure at the Capitol, Mr. Wozniak
3 received commendations for his adept handling of dangerous and
4 volatile situations, and numerous State House visitors wrote
5 letters praising his skill as a tour guide and his willingness
6 to lend any possible assistance; and
 
7     WHEREAS, As a Capitol security guard, Mr. Wozniak presented
8 to visitors from around the globe the friendly, well-informed,
9 and respectful demeanor that every public servant in Illinois
10 strives to express; therefore, be it
 
11     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL
12 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we note with great
13 sorrow the death of Mr. William P. "Bill" Wozniak, whose
14 sacrifice on behalf of the citizens of this State as a
15 Secretary of State security guard is cherished most deeply
16 because of the quality and character of his life; and be it
17 further
 
18     RESOLVED, That we convey our heartfelt sympathy to the
19 family and friends of Mr. William P. "Bill" Wozniak, hoping
20 that they take comfort in the knowledge that he was a highly
21 esteemed public servant whose dedication to his work and
22 devotion to his loved ones shall long inspire the grateful
23 people of Illinois; and be it further
 
24     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
25 presented to the family of Mr. William P. "Bill" Wozniak, in
26 tribute to the memory of their outstanding loved one.