SR1828 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Stanley F. "Stan" Jozwiak of Woodstock, who passed away on May 27, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak was born in LaSalle to Stanley and Edith Jozwiak on May 9, 1927; he was educated in LaSalle and attended St. Joseph Grade School and St. Bede Academy, where he excelled academically while participating in sports; he achieved the Life Rank in the Boy Scouts and was an avid weightlifter, amateur boxer, and member of the LaSalle Barbell Club; after graduating in 1945, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, the United States Navy, and the Marine Corp Reserve; and

WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak was a proud Marine and participated in the occupation of China at the close of World War II; he was called back to serve in the Korean Conflict, while attending the University of Illinois-Champaign; he had attended LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College, now known as Illinois Valley Community College, where he played football; he finished his education at Bradley University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; he married Mary Ann Schlosser in Peru at St. Mary's Church on October 11, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak started his career at Illinois Bell, while attending school on the GI Bill; he held various management positions throughout the State during his 38-year career; and

WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak was active in the Rotary Club, the Lions Club, and the Chamber of Commerce; he participated in many charitable events and coached St. Mary's football, Little League, and Teener League; he was also involved in Boy Scouts and the Marian Central High School's Fathers Club; he belonged to the China Marine Association and enjoyed attending yearly reunions; and

WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak was a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs, and in his younger years, he and his friends enjoyed their weekend excursions to the Chicago Bears games; he also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's concerts, dance performances, and sporting events; he looked forward to the second Wednesday of each month, when he and the Telephone Pioneers met for their monthly luncheon; he was a great mentor, friend, father, and husband; and

WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak was preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Jozwiak and Jean (Bud) Block; his son, John Jozwiak; and his granddaughter, Amy (Michael) Thornton; and

WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his children, Susan (Dave) Sweet, Robert (Suzanne) Jozwiak, Steven (Sara) Jozwiak, Julie Jozwiak, and Janet Jozwiak; his seven grandchildren, his four great-grandchildren; and his brother, James (Joan) Jozwiak; therefore, be it

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