SR0089 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dominick T. Cap of Joliet, who passed away on January 6, 2017 at the age of 64; and

WHEREAS, After graduating Joliet Catholic Academy in 1970, Dominick Cap served in the United States Navy as an AWI with squadron VP-60 Cobras; he worked at Caterpillar as a machinist; and

WHEREAS, Dominick Cap was a proud member of the South Side Civic Club (SSCC), Moran A.C., Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #300, Associated Clubs of Will County, and the Illinois State Rifle Association; he was a founding member and past president of American Legion Riders Chapter 1080, and a member/former Commander (2001), and Chaplin (2003-2010) of the American Legion Post #1080; and

WHEREAS, Dominick Cap served as secretary with the Maverick Bowling League at Town & Country for 18 years; he was a donor for the past 22 years to the Heartland Blood Center; for the last six years, he participated in the American Legion Legacy Run, the largest multi-state, multi-day, cross-country motorcycle event supporting national fundraising providing educational assistance to the children of those who died while on active service; he was also a member of the Patriot Guard; and

WHEREAS, Dominick Cap was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox and Blackhawks; he also enjoyed golf, especially the SSCC annual "Dan O'Leary" golf outing with Wags, George, and Kaz; he enjoyed camping, bicycling, and spending time at the range with George and Ryan; he loved spending time with family especially his grandson Lyric; he will be remembered for his infectious smile and hardy laugh; and

WHEREAS, Dominick Cap was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose (Filipowski) Cap; his sister, Jeanette Stanford; and his brothers in infancy, Chester, Andrew, and Mark Cap; and

WHEREAS, Dominick Cap is survived by his loving wife, Andrea (Sinchak); his children Laurel Cap and Daniel (Amy) Cap; his grandson Lyric Cap; his brothers John (Sandy), Al (the late Linda), Tony (Nancy), Matt (Maria), and Dave (Christine) Cap; numerous nieces and nephews; and his special friend Al Gernenz along with his wife Annie, and son, John; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Dominick T. Cap, 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 Dominick Cap as an expression of our deepest sympathy.