SR1106 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Carl W. Spoljoric Sr. of Rock Island, who passed away on February 28, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Carl Spoljoric was born in Hammond, Indiana to John Charles and Florence (Duney) Spoljoric on April 1, 1951; he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1972 to 1976 and married Nancy Fultz in Indiana on April 2, 1977; he graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in physical education; and

WHEREAS, Carl Spoljoric retired from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance after 25 years as a construction analyst; previously, he worked for 84 Lumber, Sivyer Steel, and Calumet Auto Wrecking; he had also worked as a substitute teacher in the Rock Island School District; and

WHEREAS, Carl Spoljoric was an avid fan of Purdue sports; he loved traveling and woodworking and was a great handyman; he also enjoyed helping coach his daughter's Rock Island slow pitch softball team; and

WHEREAS, Carl Spoljoric was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Jennifer Christine Spoljoric and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Carl Spoljoric is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, John Spoljoric II, Carl Spoljoric II (Jessica Quillin), and Chanci Spoljoric; his grandchildren, Ariyah, Allyssa, Isabelle, and Henry; his siblings, David, Virginia (Ginny), Daniel, Robert, and Christine (Tina); and his grand-dogs, Chewy and Bear; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Carl W. Spoljoric Sr. 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 Carl Spoljoric as an expression of our deepest sympathy.