HR0193 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Stephan Andrew Kaminsky, who passed away on January 7, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Stephan Kaminsky was born on April 22, 1945 and joined the United States Navy in November of 1963, serving his country in Vietnam before being honorably discharged in 1967; and

WHEREAS, Upon his return from service, Stephan Kaminsky joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), taking part in numerous activities to support veterans of the United States Armed Forces and educate citizens of Lake County on the uniqueness of veterans; and

WHEREAS, While a member of Libertyville Memorial VFW Post 8741, Stephan Kaminsky continued his involvement with the community as a member of the Post Color Guard and Honor Guard; and

WHEREAS, Stephan Kaminsky held numerous leadership positions within VFW Post 8741 during his tenure, including Junior Vice Commander, Senior Vice Commander, and Commander, where he guided and led Post 8741 in assisting multiple veteran programs within Lake County; and

WHEREAS, Stephan Kaminsky further created a welcoming and nurturing environment for the youth of Libertyville and was instrumental in mentoring three youths who won the State of Illinois Fifth District VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Competition, of which one youth went on to compete in the National Voice of Democracy Competition in Washington, D.C.; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Stephan Andrew Kaminsky 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 Stephan Kaminsky as an expression of our deepest sympathy.