HR0906 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois were saddened to learn of the death of Jim Paskiewicz of Bolingbrook; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Paskiewicz, lovingly referred to by all who knew him as "Mr. P.", was a 31 year resident of Bolingbrook with his wife, Linda, and his four children, Joshua, Adam, Jonathon, and Susan; he coached T-ball and soccer in the community, park district, and high school programs for 30 years, and he touched the lives of thousands of participants in those programs; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Paskiewicz was a FIFA and Illinois High School Association (IHSA) certified soccer referee for 12 years; he earned his Certified Illinois Assessing Officer designation in 2003 and was a Deputy Assessor in DuPage Township from 2003 to 2004; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Paskiewicz was on staff at Bolingbrook High School from 1987 to 2004; he coached the Bolingbrook Raider high school boys' and girls' soccer programs for 16 years; he taught "pride in the program", instilling in his players value and honor by dressing up on game days; he taught the concept of "respect" to his players, on and off the field; he worked as a special education teacher and became assistant athletic director at the high school as well; and

WHEREAS, Mr. P was famous for giving anything that breathed a nickname and was legendary for his favorite "Put the ball in the flippin net!" saying; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Paskiewicz was known for his positive attitude, his huge heart, his love for soccer, his love for cooking, and his love for young people; he was devoted to his family, especially his granddaughter, Annika; he was a personal friend to scores of people; he was giving with his time, his spirit, and his love; he was a father figure with influence and impacted countless students, many of whom are successful doctors, lawyers, business entrepreneurs, public servants, and parents; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that along with all who knew and loved him, we mourn the death of Jim Paskiewicz, and because of the major impact he made in his community and specifically in the lives of so many student athletes, we urge the Valley View School District Board #365U and Mayor Roger Claar to name the outdoor athletic complex housing the soccer and football fields of the new Bolingbrook High School in his honor; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be presented to the Valley View School District Board #365U and Mayor Roger Claar, and that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jim Paskiewicz.