SR0605 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, We have learned with sadness that James E. "Jimbo" (Dino) Haberski of Beach Park, Illinois passed away on December 6, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Haberski was born in North Chicago on December 28, 1946, the son of Edward S. and Lottie (Dudek) Haberski and was educated in the schools of North Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Haberski was a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 until 1968, during which time he earned a Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB); and

WHEREAS, Mr. Haberski and Joan M. Frederking-Petri were married on June 22, 2002 in Kenosha; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Haberski was a member of the National Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Chapter and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of Lake County; he was an avid boater, holding a Captain's license with the U.S. Coast Guard, and was a Great Lakes shipwreck diver; he enjoyed riding his Harley, which he had customized with parts he manufactured, with his wife and was an avid Chicago Bulls fan; and

WHEREAS, The death of James E. Haberski will be deeply felt by many, including his wife, "Miss Joanie"; his mother, Lottie Haberski; his brother, Thomas R. (Mary Reed) Haberski; his sister, Delores (Eric) Gelston; his step-children, Ted P. (Carrie) Petri, Kimberly R. (Jason) McGonegle, Davidson, Jello, and Jimmy; his step-grandchildren, Seth, Kelsey, and Cailyn; and his daughter, Colette Haberski; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we express our deep sorrow at the passing of James E. "Jimbo" (Dino) Haberski, and we offer our heartfelt sympathy to his family and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Haberski's wife, Joan, with our sincere condolences.