SR2101 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald J. Prola, who passed away on July 8, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Donald Prola was an esteemed educator and Athletic Director for Joliet Township High Schools District 204, where he impacted the lives of several thousand young men and women; and

WHEREAS, Donald Prola was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow; he was also an avid outdoorsman; and

WHEREAS, Donald Prola was a lifelong member and President of U.N.I.C.O.; he was a member of the Plainfield Moose Lodge; he served as president of the Chaney Club; he was an usher at the Cathedral of St. Raymond's in Joliet and St. Mary Star of the Sea in Longboat Key, Florida; he also headed an annual golf outing for charity and was a board member and Treasurer of Seaplace in Longboat Key, Florida; and

WHEREAS, Donald Prola was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Catherine Prola; and

WHEREAS, Donald Prola is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Peg; his children, Christopher and Andrea; his dog, "Polo"; his very special brother, James (Barbara); his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Pat McElligott of Lemont; Robert and Barbara White; Carol White; his uncle, Jack (Gayle) Prola; his aunt, Carol Olson; many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and his very special friend, Kevin Rutkowski; 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 Donald J. Prola; and be it further

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