Bill Text: IL SR0675 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of John Martin Prpich of Wildwood.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-06-23 - Resolution Adopted [SR0675 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR0675-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of John Martin Prpich of Wildwood, who
passed away on January 5, 2015; and
WHEREAS, John Prpich was born in DeKalb on November 11,
1936 to Mary and Frank Prpich; he attended Northern Illinois
University; and
WHEREAS, John Prpich had a 42-year insurance sales career
with American Family Insurance; and
WHEREAS, John Prpich and his wife, Ruth, were proud
lifetime members of American Croatian Waukegan Tamburitzans;
he served as Vice-President and Building Director for many
years; he enjoyed being in the adult orchestra, playing the
upright bass; his other pride was starting the fish fry that
helped raise funds for younger members to travel and perform in
the United States, Canada, and Croatia; and
WHEREAS, John Prpich was preceded in death by his parents,
and his 2 brothers, George and Mike Prpich; and
WHEREAS, John Prpich is survived by his wife of 49 years,
Ruth; his children, Catherine (Dr. Jordan Goodman), Edward

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(Laurie), and James (Christina) Prpich; his grandchildren, Zak
and Karissa; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
John Martin Prpich, and extend our sincere condolences to his
family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of John Prpich as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.