SR0158 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald Piazza of Benton, who passed away on March 10, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Donald Piazza was born on November 28, 1945 in Franklin County; he was the son of Vernon Piazza and Wanda (Crisp) Piazza; he married the former Phyllis Treece in 1969; and

WHEREAS, Donald Piazza served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Donald Piazza was employed as an electrician; he was a member of the I.B.E.W. and U.M.W.A.; and

WHEREAS, Donald Piazza enjoyed sports, watching his son Brad coach basketball, and spending time with his grandchildren and family; and

WHEREAS, Donald Piazza was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Piazza; and

WHEREAS, Donald Piazza is survived by his wife, Phyllis Piazza; his son, Brad Piazza and his wife, Daniela; his daughter, Tara Montgomery; his grandchildren, Jake and Isabella Piazza and Zeth and Kalie Montgomery; his sister, Linda Spracklin; and his special friends, Tom and Sue Whittington; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Donald Piazza; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Donald Piazza as an expression of our sympathy.