SR0174 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John Giovannoni of Palatine; and

WHEREAS, John Giovannoni was the co-owner of The Music Room in downtown Palatine; his life revolved around music; besides his work at The Music Room, he played drums and trombone with the Elmhurst Jazz Band and the band Simply Vintage and taught music at both Quest Academy and St. Theresa's in Palatine; he emceed Palatine's yearly Pet Parade and judged its Battle of the Bands; and

WHEREAS, John Giovannoni's co-owner of The Music Room, Carol Cook, met him 22 years ago when she hired him to play in a band she was putting together for a children's musical and the 2 joined forces to open The Music Room in 1994; and

WHEREAS, John Giovannoni is survived by his wife, Chris Mitchell; his parents; his grandmother; his sister; and many other family members; and

WHEREAS, John Giovannoni's dying request was that people not hold a service, memorial, or a funeral, but celebrate his life with a party; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John Giovannoni, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and love him; and be it further

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