SR0140 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frank Kodiak of Wilmington, who passed away on March 16, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Frank Kodiak was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School and Purdue University; and

WHEREAS, Frank Kodiak was the owner of Kodo Pharmacy and Joliet Professional Pharmacy; he served his community with pride as a pharmacist for over 41 years; and

WHEREAS, Frank Kodiak was a member of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, where he formed many lifelong friendships; he was also a longtime parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Raymond; and

WHEREAS, Frank Kodiak was a fan of the Purdue Boilermaker football, basketball, and water ski teams; he was an avid boater that navigated the Des Plaines River and four of the Great Lakes; he also enjoyed his summer boat trips on Lake Michigan; and

WHEREAS, Frank Kodiak was preceded in death by his parents, Anne and Frank Kodiak; and

WHEREAS, Frank Kodiak was the beloved husband of 38 years to Carol Kodiak; the loving father of Chad (Jennifer), Cari (Bryan) Pyka, and Cris; the adored "Papa" of Max and Mia Pyka and Jackson Kodiak; the dear brother of Rosemary (Thomas) Murphy and Barbara (Richard) Siebert; the caring uncle of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and a friend to all; therefore, be it

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

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