SR0070 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0070 LRB103 30629 ECR 57081 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Nancy Joanne Czarnik of Elk Grove Village, who passed away on January 29, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Czarnik was born to Felicia and Walter Spejcher in Chicago on October 25th, 1941; she married Frank J. Czarnik in 1963, and shortly after, they moved to Elk Grove Village, where they built their life together and welcomed two sons; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Czarnik worked as a real estate trust officer in Elk Grove;; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Czarnik took an active role in the Elk Grove Village community; she first became involved with Elk Grove Village as an appointed member of the Plan Commission on April 25, 1989; she dedicated over 40 years of public service to the community as a Village Trustee for 32 years, a Kenneth Young Center Board Member, and a member of the Jaycee wives organization and served on numerous other boards, committees, and charities; on her last day in public office, Elk Grove Village dedicated a plaque in her honor; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Czarnik was deeply committed to her fail and the Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Czarnik had a great affection for cards and a deep love of travel; she enjoyed many adventures around the world and lived her life with strength, integrity, and gusto; her most fulfilling role was as "Busia" to her grandchildren, and she cherished the moments of sharing advice, watching movies, traveling together, and having special sleepovers; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Czarnik was preceded in death by her husband; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Czarnik is survived by her children, Carl (Patricia) Czarnik and Frank P. (Andrea) Czarnik; her grandchildren, Kyle and Alaina Czarnik; and her extended family and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Nancy Joanne Czarnik and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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