SR0413 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois were saddened to learn of the tragic death of Detective William "Wally" Rolniak of Riverdale; and

WHEREAS, William "Wally" Rolniak was born March 7, 1964 in Chicago and grew up in Dolton; he graduated from Thornton Township High School on June 10, 1982; and

WHEREAS, He served the United States Air Force from September 1983 through April 1987 before receiving honorable discharge; and

WHEREAS, Detective Rolniak joined the Riverdale Police Department in 1992 and held the rank of Detective for the last 6 years; during his career with the police department he received several commendations and was recognized as a very effective and sensitive individual when dealing with people; and

WHEREAS, Detective Rolniak was a 14-year veteran of the department and was the first Riverdale police officer killed in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, He was a good police officer, a good family man, the coach of his daughter's softball team, and a fan of the Fighting Illini, the Fighting Irish, and the White Sox; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Detective William "Wally" Rolniak will be deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Maureen; his daughters, Nicole and Denise; his parents, William and Karen Rolniak; and his three sisters, Debbie Rizzi, Michelle Schaller, and Stacey Koontz; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the tragic passing of Detective William "Wally" Rolniak along with all who knew and loved him and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Detective William "Wally" Rolniak as an expression of our deepest sympathy.