HR0837 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize John and Jennie Roch on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, John Paul Roch was born on June 16, 1925 to Karol and Frances Roch in Chicago; he is the brother of Anne, Genevieve, and Josephine (deceased); and is a beloved uncle, godfather, brother-in-law, and friend to many; and

WHEREAS, Jennie Virruso was born July 15, 1921 to Joseph and Serafina Virruso in Nebraska; she is sister to Joseph (deceased), Dorothy, Sotto, Mary, Dominick (deceased), and Christopher; and is a beloved aunt, godmother, sister-in-law, and friend to many; and

WHEREAS, John served in the Army during World War II and was honorably discharged; after the war, he returned to his position with Zenith Radio Corporation; and

WHEREAS, It was at this time that he met Jennie Virruso who also worked at Zenith Radio Corporation; they courted, dated, and after some time decided to marry; and

WHEREAS, On May 8, 1954, John Roch and Jennie Virruso became Mr. and Mrs. John Roch; they were married at St. Stanislaus B&M Church attended by Geraldine A. Czyscon (Smentek) and Dominick Virruso (deceased); and

WHEREAS, John and Jennie Roch are longtime residents of the Cragin-Hanson area, attending St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Parish and participating in various community activities; and

WHEREAS, After John's retirement from Zenith Radio Corporation, they sold their home in Chicago and purchased a condominium in Elmwood Park, where they have resided for the past 14 years; and

WHEREAS, John and Jennie are active members of various senior groups, including Cragin Hanson Seniors, the St. Genevieve Friendship Club, and the St. William Senior Club; in addition, John is a member of St. Stanislaus B&M Holy Name Society; and

WHEREAS, John and Jennie are involved in many activities including travel and other social events; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate John and Jennie Roch on their 50th wedding anniversary and wish them good health, happiness, and a continued long and enriched life; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to John and Jennie Roch as an token of our respect and esteem.