SR0390 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of United States Army Specialist Michael Vukovich of Crystal Lake, who passed away on September 30, 2011; and

WHEREAS, SPC Michael Vukovich was born on November 19, 1988, in Elk Grove; his parents are Jon and Carrie Vukovich; and

WHEREAS, SPC Michael Vukovich served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army from April 22, 2009 until his passing; he served as a combat engineer and was responsible for locating roadside bombs; and

WHEREAS, Shortly after his return from Afghanistan, SPC Michael Vukovich was diagnosed with cancer; after receiving medical treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington D.C., he and his wife transferred back to Chicago to continue his treatment and be surrounded by the love of his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, SPC Michael Vukovich is survived by his loving wife, Alison "Alie" Vukovich; his brother, Matthew Vukovich; his sister, Lauren Vukovich; his parents; his grandparents, Richard and Deanna Moore; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Nancy Cole; and his brother-in-law, Cory (Sylvia) Smith; and

WHEREAS, SPC Michael Vukovich's patriotism and courage will be remembered fondly by his loving family, his fellow soldiers, and the citizens of our grateful nation; 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 United States Army Specialist Michael Vukovich; and be it further

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