SR1833 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward Otto Gizynski of Silvis, who passed away on April 28, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gizynski was born on September 6, 1913 in Chicago; his parents were Otto and Martha Witt Gizynski; he married Martha Ellen Hansford in January of 1946; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gizynski proudly served in the United States Army Air Force for four years during World War II; he later became a member of the East Moline American Legion Post 227 and had the privilege of attending a Quad City Honor Flight in 2010; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gizynski earned his Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Augustana College; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gizynski worked for International Harvester for 40 years until his retirement in January of 1976; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gizynski and his wife traveled extensively in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America; their trips to Papua, New Guinea to visit their daughter and grandson were among the most memorable of their world travels; they also camped in almost every state in the United States; he also enjoyed sports, reading, playing bridge, working in the garden, and square dancing; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gizynski was a member of the Two Rivers YMCA in Moline for over 60 years, where he enjoyed exercising and camaraderie even after his 101st birthday; he was also a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Moline for over 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gizynski was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha; and his brothers, Elmer H. and Raymond J. Gizynski; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gizynski is survived by his daughters, Ellen (Robert) Greene and Sharon (Jim) Caldwell, and his grandson, Daniel C. Gordon; 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 Edward Otto Gizynski; and be it further

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