Bill Text: IL SR1731 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Denis Vardal of Joliet.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2016-04-07 - Resolution Adopted [SR1731 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR1731-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Denis Vardal of Joliet, who passed away
on March 27, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Denis Vardal was born in Mykonos, Greece to Kosta
and Kalliopi (Xidakis) Vardalahos on April 20, 1934; he was
adopted later in life by Yanni Koukas, his mother's second
husband; he came to the United States in 1953 in search of his
brother, George, who emigrated two years earlier; and
WHEREAS, Denis Vardal served in the United States Army
during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Denis Vardal founded Vardal Engineering Supply in
1958; and
WHEREAS, Denis Vardal was a member of Rotary International
and the Rotary bowling team; he was a loving and devoted
husband, father, and grandfather, and was a father and
grandfather to all he met; he was personable, loving, and
accepting, and left a lasting impression on everyone; he was a
brilliantly passionate man with so many interests; his newest
granddaughter, Danira, rarely left his lap; on sunny days, he
could be found driving his Alpha Romeo; he loved beating

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challengers at cards, backgammon, and Jeopardy; he was a quiet
and patient man who appreciated traveling to new and exotic
places but always returned to his homeland, Mykonos, for the
people, dancing, food, and fun; and
WHEREAS, Denis Vardal was preceded in death by his wife,
Danira (Corso) Vardal; his parents; his brother, George
(Sandra) Vardal; his two sisters in childhood; and his niece,
Sande Vardal; and
WHEREAS, Denis Vardal is survived by his three loving
daughters, Denise (Mark) Baker, Debra (Vasillios Korodimos)
Vardal, and Dina Vardal; his three beloved grandchildren,
Danira Aiginiti, Alexandros Aiginiti, and Danira Vardal; his
niece, Laura Vardal; and his nephew, Paul (Marinela) Vardal;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Denis Vardal, 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 Denis Vardal as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.