SR0521 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph Markiewicz, D.D.S., who passed away on March 7, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Markiewicz served as a Captain in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1962; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Markiewicz graduated from Loyola Dental School in 1960 and practiced dentistry for 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Markiewicz served as a North East Regional Board Dental Examiner for 30 years, traveling to various dental schools to perform board exams for the dental students; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Markiewicz swam laps at the YMCA in Skokie 6 days a week to keep in shape and loved to go on long walks with his wife at the Botanical Gardens; he was a 46-year member of St. Mary of the Woods parish and attended mass every morning, helping with the Eucharist; he loved to tend to his yard, lawn, and garden; he loved nice cars and was a lifelong member of the Brookfield Zoo and the Museum of Science and Industry, which he enjoyed visiting with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Markiewicz was the beloved husband for 56 years of Marilyn Markiewicz (nee Kaczmarek); the devoted father of Joel (Michelle) and John (Patti); the cherished grandfather of Matthew and Emily Markiewicz and Trisha Vallone; the dear brother of Richard (Phyllis); the fond brother-in-law of the late Carolyn (Raymond) Klenske; and the loving uncle of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joseph Markiewicz, D.D.S., 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 Dr. Markiewicz as an expression of our deepest sympathy.