Bill Text: IL HR0947 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of John Andrew Gianulis of Andalusia.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-02-23 - Resolution Adopted [HR0947 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR0947-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of John
Andrew Gianulis of Andalusia, who passed away on February 8,
2010; and
WHEREAS, John Gianulis was born in Rock Island on October
5, 1922, to Meta and Andrew Gianulis; and
WHEREAS, John Gianulis graduated from the former St.
Ambrose Academy in Davenport, Iowa; he served as Rock Island
County Clerk and worked for the State of Illinois for more than
50 years; and
WHEREAS, John Gianulis served his country with honor as a
member of the United States Navy during World War II and the
Korean War; and
WHEREAS, John Gianulis will be remembered as a smart and
dedicated leader and a hard worker who fought for the
principles of the Democratic Party; he is credited with helping
to elect numerous Democrats to office in Rock Island County; he
gained the respect and friendship of many throughout his
lifetime; and

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WHEREAS, John Gianulis served with distinction in several
political positions; he served as president of the Illinois
Democratic County Chairmen's Association; he was a member of
the Democratic State Central Committee; he served as chairman
of the Rock Island Democratic Party for 40 years; he also
worked to bring together a coalition of party faithful and
citizens of Rock Island County communities for the public good;
and
WHEREAS, John Gianulis raised and showed horses as a young
man; he loved living the country life on his farm; and
WHEREAS, John Gianulis is survived by his loving wife of 64
years, Mary Jane; his son, Andrew; his daughters, Sara "Sally"
Gianulis and Marty Cordero; and his many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of John
Gianulis; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of John Gianulis as an expression of
our sympathy.