SR0405 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward A. Drysch of Shorewood, who passed away on March 26, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Edward Drysch was born in Chicago to Sophie (Jonikas) and Edward W. Drysch on June 23, 1941; he graduated from Saint Rita High School and was married to Mary Lou (Hazer) Drysch for 53 years; and

WHEREAS, Edward Drysch retired from Distilleries Company Limited after many years of service; and

WHEREAS, Edward Drysch faithfully volunteered at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center for over 19 years and played in a senior bocce ball league; he loved reading and could be found several days a week at the Shorewood Public Library; he lived on the South Side of Chicago and was a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs, but he could also be found rooting for the White Sox if they were the leading team; he loved the movies and fishing and always looked forward to the annual fishing trip in Hayward, Wisconsin; his favorite pastime was spending time with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Edward Drysch was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; his brother, Stephen; his brother-in-law, James (late Beatrice) Hazer; his sister-in-law Bernadine (late James) Caldwell; and

WHEREAS, Edward Drysch was the beloved husband of Mary Lou; the loving father of Robert (Patricia) Drysch, Michael (Paula) Drysch, and Julie (Sean) Schubert; and the proud grandfather of Matthew and Ryan, and Kristen, Erin, and Britney Drysch; he was also the dear brother-in-law of Thomas (Dorothy) Hazer, and Charlene (James) Rogers; many nieces and nephews also survive; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Edward A. Drysch, 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 Edward Drysch as an expression of our deepest sympathy.