SR1539 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1539 LRB101 22986 ECR 74092 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frank Villari, who passed away on February 17, 2020 at the age of 88; and

WHEREAS, Frank Villari was born in Chicago on November 11, 1931; he attended St. Mel High School and later became a longtime resident of Oak Park; and

WHEREAS, Frank Villari earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and

WHEREAS, Frank Villari served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Frank Villari was an engineer, researching and developing plastics; he was granted multiple patents throughout his career; and

WHEREAS, Frank Villari was preceded in death by his daughter, Julianne Villari, and his siblings, Joseph Villari, Genevieve Derose, and Julie Seitz; and

WHEREAS, Frank Villari is survived by his wife, Jean Villari; his son, Frank Villari; and his cherished grandchildren, Emma and Francesca Villari; 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 Frank Villari and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further; and be it further

RESOLVED, That that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Frank Villari as an expression of our deepest sympathy.