Bill Text: IL SR1828 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Stanley F. Jozwiak of Woodstock.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2018-11-15 - Resolution Adopted [SR1828 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR1828-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Stanley F. "Stan" Jozwiak of Woodstock,
who passed away on May 27, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak was born in LaSalle to Stanley and
Edith Jozwiak on May 9, 1927; he was educated in LaSalle and
attended St. Joseph Grade School and St. Bede Academy, where he
excelled academically while participating in sports; he
achieved the Life Rank in the Boy Scouts and was an avid
weightlifter, amateur boxer, and member of the LaSalle Barbell
Club; after graduating in 1945, he enlisted in the United
States Marine Corps, the United States Navy, and the Marine
Corp Reserve; and
WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak was a proud Marine and participated
in the occupation of China at the close of World War II; he was
called back to serve in the Korean Conflict, while attending
the University of Illinois-Champaign; he had attended
LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College, now known as Illinois
Valley Community College, where he played football; he finished
his education at Bradley University and earned a Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration; he married Mary Ann
Schlosser in Peru at St. Mary's Church on October 11, 1952; and

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WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak started his career at Illinois Bell,
while attending school on the GI Bill; he held various
management positions throughout the State during his 38-year
career; and
WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak was active in the Rotary Club, the
Lions Club, and the Chamber of Commerce; he participated in
many charitable events and coached St. Mary's football, Little
League, and Teener League; he was also involved in Boy Scouts
and the Marian Central High School's Fathers Club; he belonged
to the China Marine Association and enjoyed attending yearly
reunions; and
WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak was a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs,
and in his younger years, he and his friends enjoyed their
weekend excursions to the Chicago Bears games; he also enjoyed
attending his grandchildren's concerts, dance performances,
and sporting events; he looked forward to the second Wednesday
of each month, when he and the Telephone Pioneers met for their
monthly luncheon; he was a great mentor, friend, father, and
husband; and
WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak was preceded in death by his sisters,
Nancy Jozwiak and Jean (Bud) Block; his son, John Jozwiak; and
his granddaughter, Amy (Michael) Thornton; and

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WHEREAS, Stan Jozwiak is survived by his wife, Mary Ann;
his children, Susan (Dave) Sweet, Robert (Suzanne) Jozwiak,
Steven (Sara) Jozwiak, Julie Jozwiak, and Janet Jozwiak; his
seven grandchildren, his four great-grandchildren; and his
brother, James (Joan) Jozwiak; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Stanley F. "Stan" Jozwiak 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 Stan Jozwiak as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.