SR0998 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Stan Budzinski of Peoria, who passed away on October 7, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Stan Budzinski was born in Peoria to Leonard and Bernice (Bill) Budzinski on July 25, 1953; he graduated from the Spalding Institute in 1971 and Western Illinois University in 1974; he married Karen Levine on July 10, 1976; and

WHEREAS, Stan Budzinski worked at Caterpillar for 35 years in human resources, retiring in 2009; he served the Peoria Park District as a trustee from 1995 to 2007; and

WHEREAS, Stan Budzinski was a member of Cursillo #91 and the Secular Franciscans; he was a Eucharistic Minister for both OSF Saint Francis and UnityPoint Health-Methodist; and

WHEREAS, Stan Budzinski was a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan and proud to be named after "Stan the Man" Musial; he enjoyed playing golf, laughing with family and friends, and going to the ocean for vacation; he was a member of Saint Philomena Catholic Church in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Stan Budzinski was preceded in death by his parents; his niece, Tricia Budzinski; his father-in-law, Earl Levine; and his beloved dog, Maggie; and

WHEREAS, Stan Budzinski is survived by his wife, Karen; his son, Paul (Carrie) Budzinski; his daughter, Colleen (Michael Quartuch) Budzinski; his grandsons, Zachary, Owen, Ryan, and Ryker; his brother, Ron (Cheryl) Budzinski; his mother-in-law, Ann (Watson) Levine; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

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