Bill Text: IL SR2230 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Edward M. Czerkies of Joliet.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-09 - Resolution Adopted [SR2230 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR2230-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Edward M. "Ed" Czerkies of Joliet, who
passed away on November 16, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Ed Czerkies was born in the back seat of the
family car on the way to Silver Cross Hospital in 1937 to Mary
(Sowa) and Michael Czerkies; he attended St. Thaddeus
Elementary School and graduated from Joliet Central High School
in 1955; he earned his way through college working construction
for his older brother and graduated with a degree in education
from Northern Illinois University; and
WHEREAS, Ed Czerkies became a substitute teacher at Joliet
Central, Joliet West, Providence Catholic, and Lockport High
School; his passion for construction drove him to open Czerkies
Construction in 1959; over the next 40 years, he poured many
sidewalks and driveways, built many homes, and worked on
several industrial facilities within Joliet, Shorewood,
Lockport, and Plainfield; and
WHEREAS, Ed Czerkies married Carolyn in 1965; together they
acquired various industrial, commercial, and agricultural
properties throughout Illinois; in 1998, he began what he said
was the most important job of his life, being a full-time

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caregiver to Carolyn; and
WHEREAS, Ed Czerkies made several contributions to various
educational, healthcare, and charitable institutions,
including the Mayo Clinic as a principal benefactor, the
International Myeloma Foundation, Silver Cross Hospital, the
Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, the Joliet Junior College
Scholarship Fund, the Will County Children's Advocacy Center,
the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, the Cathedral of St. Raymond,
the Holy Family Parish, and countless others; and
WHEREAS, Ed Czerkies was a proud member of several
organizations throughout the area, including the Joliet Region
Chamber of Commerce, the Midland States Bank Advisory Board,
and the Woodedcreek Homeowners Association; and
WHEREAS, Ed Czerkies was honored with the 2017 Joliet
Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Lifetime Achievement
Award, the 2018 Joliet Junior College's Distinguished Alumni
Achievement Award, the Silver Cross's 2018 Sangmeister Medal of
Excellence for Community Service, and the Presence St. Joseph
Medical Center's 2018 Founders' Award; and
WHEREAS, Ed Czerkies enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting,
traveling, and playing the slots; he cherished his time spent
with his grandchildren, including waterpark adventures and

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watching them play sports; and
WHEREAS, Ed Czerkies was preceded in death by his parents;
his wife, Carolyn (Zupancic); an infant brother; his brothers,
Joe and Pete; and his sisters, Helen Bolek and Sophie Bajt; and
WHEREAS, Ed Czerkies is survived by his sisters, Olga
Schmidt and Jennie Koerner; his sons, Craig (Bonny), David
(Sandra), and Scott (Laura); his grandchildren, Lanie, Miles,
Charlie, Cole, Louie, Jack, and Drake; his dear companion,
Arlene Plese; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Edward M. "Ed" Czerkies 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 Ed Czerkies as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.