SR0459 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lawrence Paul "Larry" Polep of Johnsburg, who passed away on March 25, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Polep was born on February 21, 1944 in Chicago; his parents were Harry and Alice (nee Wiszowaty) Polep; and

WHEREAS, After high school, Lawrence Polep entered the United States Air Force in 1962, where he was stationed in the Philippines during the Vietnam War; after his discharge from the Air Force in 1966, he married and raised his family in Johnsburg, where he lived for over 41 years; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Polep was a tool and die maker for the majority of his career; prior to retirement, he was employed by Temple Steel of Libertyville; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Polep was an avid fisherman; he also loved boating, playing cards, and spending time with his children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Polep was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Bernadette; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Polep is survived by 2 children, Paul Polep and Kevin Polep, and 6 grandchildren, Jarett, Brooklyn, Tanner, Bailey, Saje, and Addisyn; 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 Lawrence Paul "Larry" Polep; and be it further

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