SR0933 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael John Dukewich of Rolling Meadows, who passed away on September 29, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Michael Dukewich was born on August 22, 1954, in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Michael Dukewich graduated from Elk Grove High School in 1972; he subsequently earned his degree from Florida International University in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Following in his father's footsteps, Michael Dukewich became an award-winning cameraman for ABC Channel 7 News; for 35 years, he served as a proud and committed member of the Chicago News Team, showing his true passion for his craft in every story he covered; and

WHEREAS, Michael Dukewich enjoyed golfing and was a gifted storyteller; he also enjoyed watching his son, Clay, play football at Fremd High School; and

WHEREAS, Michael Dukewich was the beloved husband of Christy (Poston) Dukewich; the father of Clay Dukewich; the son of Carol and the late John Dukewich; the brother of Sandra Andrews and Nancy Dukewich; the son-in-law of Sue (Dan) Walton and Gene (Lisa) Poston; the brother-in-law of Carrie and Scott Woodruff and Candace and Jeff Matthers; and the uncle of Dawn Diliberto, Anna and Dana Sedgwick, Al Michael Velasco, and Olivia Woodruff; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Michael John Dukewich; and be it further

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