SR0162 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Henry Joseph Kilian, who passed away on March 8, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Henry Kilian was born on March 10, 1932, in Chicago; his parents were Teofil and Victoria Kilian; and

WHEREAS, Henry Kilian attended Catholic grammar schools and graduated from Weber High School, where he was also known in his day as "Hook Shot Hank" for his basketball skills; and

WHEREAS, After completing high school, Henry Kilian attended trade school and helped his father grow their cement construction business, which remained family-owned until the time of his death; and

WHEREAS, Henry Kilian served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army for four years; and

WHEREAS, Henry Kilian was a very devout Catholic and enjoyed being an altar server, performing that duty until he was 18 years old; and

WHEREAS, From a very early age, Henry Kilian loved animals and had many different kinds of pets throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, Henry Kilian and his loving wife, Juanita, had three wonderful children; he was also blessed with seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; 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 Henry Joseph Kilian; and be it further

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