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90_SR0248
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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to
3 extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of
4 Samuel A. Rizzo, who passed away September 26, 1998; and
5 WHEREAS, Samuel A. Rizzo earned his Bachelor's Degree in
6 Education from Chicago Teachers College in 1963; in 1969 he
7 received his Master's Degree in Health and Physical Education
8 from George Williams College; in 1971 he earned a Master's
9 Degree in Administration from Loyola University; in 1995 he
10 received his Doctorate in Education from Loyola University;
11 and
12 WHEREAS, Samuel A. Rizzo was a school district
13 administrator for 28 years; he served as principal of Lawn
14 Manor School in Oak Lawn; he was principal of Hamlin Upper
15 Grade Center in Alsip; for the last nine years he served as
16 Atwood Heights Elementary School District 125 Superintendent;
17 and
18 WHEREAS, Samuel A. Rizzo was awarded the Regional
19 Illinois Education Association Professional Excellence Award
20 in 1978, the Outstanding Principal Award in 1979, the
21 IEA/National Education Association Outstanding Service Award
22 in 1979, the Bremen Youth Association Man of the Year Award
23 in 1985, the Principal Award for Excellence in 1988, and the
24 South Metropolitan Association Partnership Award in 1992; and
25 WHEREAS, Samuel A. Rizzo is survived by his wife, Jane;
26 his daughters, Aimee Rizzo and Julie Rizzo; his sons, James
27 Rizzo and Tom Rizzo; his mother, Frances Rizzo; and his
28 brothers, Tony Rizzo and Alfred Rizzo; therefore, be it
29 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
30 OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his
31 family and friends, the death of Samuel A. Rizzo; may they
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1 find comfort and peace in this time of need; and be it
2 further
3 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
4 presented to the family of Samuel A. Rizzo.