SR0658 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Stefan Niedorezo, who passed away on August 21, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Stefan Niedorezo was born on August 30, 1953; he began his art studies in Tarnow, Poland, where he specialized in the design and creation of sculpture, as well as classic furniture; he earned a Master of Art in Sculpture from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, Poland with a specialization in stone, wood, and bronze sculpture; and

WHEREAS, Stefan Niedorezo was a sculptor and draftsman who specialized in the creation and conservation of sculpture; he left behind a great artistic output of commissioned projects, from large monuments to interior decorations, including figures of saints, altar decorations, and crosses that adorn the churches of numerous Polish parishes; and

WHEREAS, Stefan Niedorezo worked as a teacher of sculpture for many years; he also provided arts and crafts education to the Polish community in Chicago; together with his wife, Barbara, and sons, Jakub and Maciek, he managed Artorium Inc., a private, family-run art studio that offers various visual art classes for children and adults, including drawing, painting, and sculpting; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Stefan Niedorezo 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 Stefan Niedorezo as an expression of our deepest sympathy.