SR0360 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0360 LRB102 18810 LAW 27515 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph "Pat" Stanek of McHenry, who passed away on March 22, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Pat Stanek was born to Joseph and Marilyn Stanek on July 3, 1957; he graduated from McHenry High School in 1975; he attended Northern Illinois University, where he met Denise; and

WHEREAS, Pat Stanek was a long-time driver for UPS, where he collected stories and jokes and made countless friendships along the way; and

WHEREAS, Pat Stanek enjoyed spending his mornings with the dear friends he made at his coffee klatch; and

WHEREAS, Pat Stanek was knighted the Courtesy King in first grade, and his reign continued throughout his life; he was a devoted husband and father, and he served as the honorary dad of the neighborhood; he played an active role in his children's lives with pride; he will be remembered for his efforts towards building a strong foundation of love and support for those he cherished; he will be dearly missed; and

WHEREAS, Pat Stanek was preceded in death by his in-laws, Chester and Jane Ptak; and

WHEREAS, Pat Stanek is survived by his wife, Denise; his children, Ashley (Rory Letteney), Cameren, and Patrick; his parents, Joseph and Marilyn; his siblings, Steve (Kris), Kenny, Paul, Cindy (Kurt), and Lisa (Gary); his in-laws, Ken (Judy), Terry (Barb), Allen (Jeanne), and Kathy; and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joseph "Pat" Stanek 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 Pat Stanek as an expression of our deepest sympathy.