SR1150 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William "Willy" J. Ogrin, who passed away on November 14, 2017; and

WHEREAS, William Ogrin was born in Waukegan to William and Rose Ogrin on October 17, 1950; he attended Mother of God School, St. Bede Academy, and Northern Illinois University; and

WHEREAS, William Ogrin was a master carpenter and builder; he was most recently employed as a construction supervisor for Resa Construction, where he supervised the remodeling of high rise hotels, apartments, custom homes, and commercial projects; his talents can be seen in many custom homes, garages, and commercial sites in Lake and Cook Counties and in a casino he built in St. Maarten, Virgin Islands; and

WHEREAS, William Ogrin was talented and hard working; he enjoyed golfing, fishing, working crossword puzzles, and cooking ribs; and

WHEREAS, William Ogrin was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Anthony "Tony" Ogrin; and

WHEREAS, William Ogrin is survived by his son, Bailey Sitinus Ogrin; his granddaughter, Avery Rose Ogrin; his brother, Andrew "Andy" Ogrin; his sisters, Frances (Frank) Gaddini and Theresa Ogrin; his three nephews; and his dear friends, Peach Matelski and Patti Reimers Turk; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William "Willy" J. Ogrin 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 William Ogrin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.