SR1244 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frank Lombardi of Spring Grove, formerly of Richmond, who passed away on December 16, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Frank Lombardi was born in Chicago to Michael and Mary (Mastorio) Lombardi on February 17, 1920; he graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School; he served in the United States Army Air Corp as a staff Sergeant during World War II; he was awarded three bronze stars; he married Grace Schoenborn on August 16, 1947; and

WHEREAS, Frank Lombardi owned and operated a service station in Oak Park with his brother, then moved on to "Whiskey Corners" in Richmond; he retired at the age of 80; and

WHEREAS, Frank Lombardi was a member and past President of the Richmond Rotary Club; he was also a member of the Richmond VFW; and

WHEREAS, Frank Lombardi was preceded in death by his wife, Grace; a daughter, Ruth; and his sons-in-law, Mark Baran and John Messick; and

WHEREAS, Frank Lombardi is survived by two daughters, Sandy (George Radke) Messick and Carol (Keith) Roeske; his son, David (Rocky) Lombardi; his grandchildren, Jackie (Kevin Miller), Greg (Karly) Messick, Carin (Wyatt) Valentine, and Stephen (Kristen) Roeske; his six great-grandchildren; his two great-great-grandchildren; and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Frank Lombardi and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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