SR0503 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph Edward "Joe" Bilotta Sr. of Romeoville, who passed away on June 2, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Joe Bilotta was the first generation of his family born in the United States; he was a proud Italian whose father came from the Calabria region of Italy; and

WHEREAS, Joe Bilotta was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Leigh Bilotta; his brother, Frank; and his sister, Elizabeth; and

WHEREAS, Joe Bilotta is survived by his wife, Sharon Bilotta; his children, Joseph (Michelle) Bilotta Jr., Frank (Bridget) Bilotta, Jim (Elizabeth) Bilotta, and Sharon Stemke; and his grandchildren, Chris, Sydney, Brendan, Kyle, Jake, Kayley, Zach, Ellie, Ryan, and Nola; 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 Joseph Edward "Joe" Bilotta 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 Joe Bilotta as an expression of our deepest sympathy.