Bill Text: IL SR0828 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Frank J. Johanik.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-05-27 - Resolution Adopted [SR0828 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-SR0828-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Frank J. Johanik, who passed away on
April 18, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Frank Johanik was born in Chicago; he and his
family moved to Westmont when he was 9 months old; he was a
graduate of Hinsdale High School and was a lifelong resident of
Westmont; and
WHEREAS, Frank Johanik served his country with pride and
distinction as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps in the South
Pacific during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Frank Johanik joined the Westmont Fire Department
in 1950; he retired in 1993 after 26 years as chief and 43
years of total service; he was also a member of the first class
for emergency medical technicians at La Grange Community
Hospital and helped spearhead the successful referendum
measure for the paramedic program in Westmont; and
WHEREAS, Frank Johanik was a founding member of the
Cook-DuPage Mutual Aid Association, which is now part of the
Mutual Aid Box Alarm System; after rising through the ranks to
take over as chief of the Westmont Fire Department in 1967, he

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helped form the DuPage County Fire Chiefs Association and
briefly served as the group's president; he also served as the
village's director of building inspection in the 1950s and
1960s; during that time, he and his late brother, Joseph, also
operated F.J. Johanik Builders; and
WHEREAS, Frank Johanik was preceded in death by his wife,
Lorraine; and
WHEREAS, Frank Johanik is survived by his daughters, Marie
Guzzo and Marilyn Bray; his sister, Mildred Bazata; his 2
grandsons; his step-grandson; and his step-granddaughter;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Frank J. Johanik; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Frank Johanik as an expression of
our sympathy.