SR1663 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Nicola C. "Nick" Viviani of Moline, who passed away on March 10, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Nicola Viviani was born on February 9, 1932 in Moline; his parents were Arthur and Mariana Conicelia Viviani; he married Ruth Mundell-DeWeerdt on December 30, 1977 in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Nicola Viviani proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Nicola Viviani was a graduate of Moline High School, where he was an Illinois State Wrestling Championship runner-up in 1952; and

WHEREAS, Nicola Viviani was an employee of IH Farmall and Bowe; and

WHEREAS, Nicola Viviani was a member of the Moline Vikings Club, the Friends Circle, and the American Legion; he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going to the casino; and

WHEREAS, Nicola Viviani is survived by his wife, Ruth; his children, Valarie Sword, Kay (Dale) Olson, and Neil (Sharon) DeWeerdt; his 12 grandchildren; his 18 great-grandchildren; his brother, Lewis (Irene) Viviani; and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Nicola C. "Nick" Viviani; and be it further

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