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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 
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State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Robert 
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John Biancalana of Elmwood Park on Thursday, March 9, 2006; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Robert John "Bobby" Biancalana, son of Helen and 
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Albert Biancalana, was born on June 27, 1947; he was raised in 
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the Village of Elmwood Park along with his brothers, Albert and 
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James Biancalana, and resided in the village his entire life; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, Mr. Biancalana graduated from St. William School 
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and Weber High School; he later served in the Illinois National 
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Guard, attended Loyola University, and graduated from 
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Washburne trade school, where he studied culinary arts; and

 
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    WHEREAS, He was a co-owner and operator of the family 
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business, Elmcrest Banquets by Biancalana, which has become a 
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landmark in Elmwood Park, providing many generations of 
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families, friends, and community members a place to gather and 
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enjoy dinner at the restaurant, a cocktail in the bar, or an 
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occasion to celebrate in the banquet facility; and

 
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    WHEREAS, He was committed to the people of Elmwood Park; 
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his involvement in the community ranged from coaching little 
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league to eventually becoming a village trustee; through the 
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years, he served as Chairman to the Citizens Safety Committee, 
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Parks and Recreation Committee, and as Chairman of the Fire and 
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Police Commission; in April of 2005, he was elected to the 
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Village Board as a Trustee and proudly served the people of his 
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town; and

 
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    WHEREAS, His passions included hunting, fishing, bike 
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riding, and a love for the outdoors, country music, and 
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politics; he was devoted to his family and the family business; 
 


 






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and

 
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    WHEREAS, In October of 2002, he was diagnosed with colon 
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cancer which had metastasized to his liver; he was proud and 
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determined and faced the surgeries and treatments he needed 
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without complaints; he continued to go to work, spend time with 
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his family and friends, and did not miss his annual hunting 
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trip out west; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The passing of Robert John "Bobby" Biancalana has 
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been deeply felt by all who knew and loved him; he married 
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Rosemarie (nee Small) Biancalana in August of 1992; he was the 
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father of Robert Jr., Christina (Bernard) Barbaric, and Andrea; 
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he was also the grandfather of Elena and Daniel Barbaric; 
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therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
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we mourn the passing of Robert John "Bobby" Biancalana, and we 
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extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and 
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community; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to his family as an expression of our deepest 
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sympathy.