SR1614 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1614 LRB101 23255 ECR 74404 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald "Don" L. Randich of Crest Hill, who passed away on November 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Don Randich was born to Marion and Patricia Randich in Joliet on October 17, 1935; he was a lifelong resident of Crest Hill, a city he loved; he graduated from Lockport Township High School in 1953 and then served in the U.S. Army; and

WHEREAS, Don Randich was the fourth professional firefighter hired by the Lockport Fire Department and served for forty-two years, inspiring many others to become firefighters; he also served for eight years as the Lockport Township Highway Commissioner and then became a leading salesman for the Hoyle Road Equipment Company for over 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Don Randich was elected six terms as mayor of Crest Hill and served as Crest Hill's city treasurer for eight years; he also served as a school board member for Chaney Monge School, as well as numerous other government and civic boards; he lived a life dedicated to service; and

WHEREAS, Don Randich served as a lector and was an active member of St. Anne's Catholic Church for over forty years; he was a lifetime member of the Chaney Progressive Club and enjoyed membership in the Joliet Rivals Club, the Joliet Firefighter Retiree Association, and the Croatian Club; and

WHEREAS, Don Randich was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Bette; his parents; five brothers; three sisters; and his daughter-in-law, Laurie Randich; and

WHEREAS, Don Randich is survived by his children, Dana (Anna) Farley, Craig (Jana) Randich, and Todd (Angie) Randich; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters; and more than two hundred nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 Donald "Don" L. Randich 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 Don Randich as an expression of our deepest sympathy.