SR0241 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George J. Weakley of Grayslake, formerly of Lindenhurst and North Chicago, who passed away on April 11, 2011; and

WHEREAS, George Weakley was born on November 24, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana; his parents were Michael and Eva Weakley; and

WHEREAS, George Weakley served his country with bravery and distinction as a member of the United States Army in France during World War II; and

WHEREAS, George Weakley married his first wife, Cecile Serwa, in 1947; she passed away in January of 1990; together, they owned and operated Weakley's Quality Printing in North Chicago for 60 years; and

WHEREAS, George Weakley was a member of the Holy Rosary Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus, the VFW, the American Legion, and Waukegan Moose Lodge #706; and

WHEREAS, George Weakley was an avid stamp collector and golfer who loved taking trips to Florida; and

WHEREAS, George Weakley was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Cecile; and

WHEREAS, George Weakley is survived by his second wife, Beverly (Krumske); his daughters, Marilyn (Tom) Gregorin and Marcia (John) Jerina; his son, Michael (Cindy) Weakley; his grandchildren, Eric and Aimee Gregorin, Kelly and Kevin Weakley, and Kendall and Cameron Jerina; and his brothers, Donald (Julie) Weakley and Leo Brandon; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of George J. Weakley; and be it further

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