SR0594 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 death of Edward J. Randa of Naperville on March 23, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Edward J. Randa was born February 3, 1927, in Chicago; he grew up on Chicago's southwest side and was a graduate of Morton High School in Cicero, where he played center on the basketball team; and

WHEREAS, He served in the United States Army during World War II with the military police in Paris; after his discharge, he traveled through Eastern Europe to visit relatives; and

WHEREAS, He attended the Allied School of Mechanical Trades in Chicago, where he studied mechanical drafting; he got a job at Motorola in Franklin Park, where he worked as a mechanical parts inspector before becoming a senior mechanical engineer; he retired in 1985 after 37 years with the company; and

WHEREAS, He was a resident of Tabor Hills in Naperville and served on the board of directors; he was an avid sports fan and especially loved basketball; he also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and woodworking; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Edward J. Randa will be deeply felt by many, especially his two children, Tamara "Tammy" (husband Bill) Wilson and Edward "Ed" (wife Sandy) Randa; his four grandchildren, Bryan and Brent Wilson, and Nichole and Julie Randa; his sister, Margaret Randa; his nephew, Jim (wife Susan) Randa; his two nieces, Nancy (husband Mike Hansen) Randa and Bette Randa; and a great-nephew, David Randa; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Randa; a daughter, Susan Randa; his parents, John and Amelia Randa; and a brother, John Randa Jr.; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of Edward J. Randa along with all who knew and loved him and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Edward J. Randa as an expression of our deepest sympathy.