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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of
3 Illinois learned with regret of the death of Edo J. Belli of
4 Long Grove on August 26, 2003; and
5 WHEREAS, Edo J. Belli was born on January 2, 1918; he was
6 the beloved husband of Tess Belli; and
7 WHEREAS, Mr. Belli was a graduate of the Armour Institute
8 of Technology, now known as the Illinois Institute of
9 Technology; and
10 WHEREAS, Mr. Belli was president of Belli & Belli
11 Architects and Engineers, Inc.; he began the firm in 1945
12 upon his return from active duty, serving in the United
13 States Navy during World War II; he was joined by his
14 brother, Anthony, and later by his sons, Allen and James;
15 under his leadership, the firm has been recognized for design
16 excellence by the American Institute of Architects, the
17 Association of Licensed Architects, and other professional
18 civic and community organizations; and
19 WHEREAS, In 1993, the Art Institute of Chicago honored
20 him in its symposium entitled "Chicago Architecture and
21 Design 1923-1993" for St. Patrick High School, St. Joseph
22 Hospital, St. Benedict the African Church, and the Miracle
23 House; and
24 WHEREAS, The passing of Edo J. Belli has been deeply felt
25 by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife, Tess
26 Belli; his children, Allen (LuAnn) Belli, James (Karen)
27 Belli, Andrea (Whit) Shepard, and Tina (Gary) Moulton; his
28 grandchildren, Debbie (Stu) Short, Kim (John) Humphreys,
29 Susie (Patrick) Hardiman, Janine (Keith) Hogan, Sabrina,
30 Bianca, Tessa, and Amanda; his great-grandchildren, Michael,
31 Stephanie, Matthew, Jake, Jenna, Megan, Ben, Morgan, Lindsey,
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1 Nick, Allie, and Kayly; and his brother, Anthony (Louise);
2 therefore, be it
3 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL
4 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing
5 of Edo J. Belli and extend our deepest sympathy to his
6 family, friends, and community; and be it further
7 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8 presented to the family of Edo J. Belli as an expression of
9 our sincerest condolences.