SR0751 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frank M. Zuccarelli of South Holland, who passed away on January 3, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Frank Zuccarelli was born to Marjorie and James J. Zuccarelli on October 29, 1951; he graduated from Thornridge High School and served as a medic in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam from 1969 to 1972; he graduated from Thornton Community College (South Suburban College) in 1978; and

WHEREAS, Frank Zuccarelli's love for his community was deeply reflected in his work; he created programs that had an impact on many of all ages, providing jobs, health services, and food assistance; Thornton Township ran a massive food pantry in Harvey under his leadership; and

WHEREAS, Frank Zuccarelli was elected to the South Suburban College Board of Trustees in 1978 and served as chairman since 1987, during a tenure that saw the school grow into the third-largest community college system in the United States; he served as supervisor of Thornton Township since 1993 and as Thornton Township Democratic Committeeman since 2002; and

WHEREAS, Frank Zuccarelli was an early supporter of then-U.S. Senate hopeful Barack Obama in 2004 and was an essential backer for many candidates looking for a boost from voters in Chicago's south suburbs; and

WHEREAS, Frank Zuccarelli was awarded the Township Supervisor of the Year in 1996, 2007, and 2012; he received the ICCTA service award in 2019, recognizing his 40 years of service as a trustee; and

WHEREAS, Frank Zuccarelli was a constant pillar of strength and support to those he loved; he will be remembered for his unwavering loyalty and giving heart; he fought for the underdog and, for him, it was about serving others; and

WHEREAS, Frank Zuccarelli was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James T. Zuccarelli; and

WHEREAS, Frank Zuccarelli is survived by his siblings, Candace (the late John) Paun and Kenneth V. Zuccarelli; his longtime girlfriend, Carmen Canales; his uncle, Robert Boskovich; his aunts, Dawn (Bill) Brown, Sharon (Michael) Myszak, and Denyse (Jim) Taylor; his nephews, John and Joe (Sarah) Paun; his nieces, Marjorie (Greg) Alexander and Lorrin Paun; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Nadia Paun, Junior Paun, Jocelynn Paun, Beau Paun, Dane Paun, Lilly Alexander, Zac Alexander, and Johnny Paun; numerous cousins and friends; and his chosen son, Nate Fields; 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 Frank M. Zuccarelli 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 Frank Zuccarelli as an expression of our deepest sympathy.