SR2166 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Anthony "Tony" Zelnio, formerly of Moline, who passed away on August 4, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Zelnio was born in Moline to Dyzmo and Maria (Ivanowski) Zelnio on April 28, 1924; he served as a Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II; he was a prisoner of war in Stalag IX, Germany and was awarded the Purple Heart; he married Norma L. Dendooven in Moline on July 3, 1945; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Zelnio worked at John Deere Harvester Works and Reynolds Engineering for a combined 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Zelnio was a member of St. Mary's Church in Moline, the Material Handling Society, the John Deere Supervisors Club, John Deere Retirees, Moline Senior Citizens, American Legion Post 246, the Vikings Club, and the American Prisoners of War Society; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Zelnio was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; his parents; and his four brothers; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Zelnio is survived by his sons, Thomas (Sharon) Zelnio, Robert (Joanie) Zelnio, and William (Laurie) Zelnio; his grandchildren, Jeff, Ryan, Kevin, Erin, Chris, Stephanie, Elizabeth, and Steven; and his great-grandchildren, Elliot, Freya, Ariana, Madoc, Noah, and Hudson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Anthony "Tony" Zelnio, 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 Anthony Zelnio as an expression of our deepest sympathy.