SR1046 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1046 LRB102 27689 ECR 39483 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Leonard A. Hylla of Granite City, who passed away on May 10, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Hylla was born to Steve and Mary (Rogaczewski) Hylla in Beaucoup on April 28, 1931; he served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953; he married Loretta A. Kelio at St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church in Madison on May 7, 1955; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Hylla worked for International Shoe Company for 22 years; he later began his career with the State of Illinois, serving with the Emergency Patrol for a year and a half; he then worked for the Secretary of State Police as an investigator until his retirement in 1991, after 21 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Hylla was a faithful member of St. Mary & St. Mark Parish in Madison; he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Mary's Booster Club, the American Legion, and St. Stanislaus Lodge #1004 in Madison; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Hylla enjoyed his days of playing golf, going to the horse races, and traveling the world with his wife and family through the years; he cherished his grandchildren and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Hylla was preceded in death by his parents and his eight siblings, Lambert Hylla, Richard Hylla, Dolores Carter, Clarence Hylla, Marcella Tilton, Norma Schwendemann, Robert Hylla, and Ralph Hylla; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Hylla is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years; his four children, Judge David (Anita) Hylla, Sister Linda Hylla C.D.P., Elaine (Charlie) Dust, and Kurt (Mary) Hylla; his six grandchildren, Lauren Dust, Eric Dust, Kyle Hylla, Nicholas Hylla, Amelia Hylla, and Madeline Hylla; his two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Alberta Mikolaszuk and Dorothy and Tom Voloski; his many nieces and nephews; his other extended family; and his many friends; therefore, be it

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