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1		HOUSE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3		Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Rudolph
4		T. Danel, who passed away on May 14, 2019 at the age of 103; and
5		WHEREAS, Rudolph Danel was born in Silesia (now Poland) in
6		1915, the youngest of ten children; as a youngster, he learned
7		to be self-reliant and earned money by running errands for
8		people in his village; he was determined to get an education
9		and attended whenever he could; at the age of 14, he joined the
10		army; and
11		WHEREAS, In the army, Rudolph Danel learned to play musical
12		instruments; he participated in the marching band and became a
13		trumpet player; he did chores for the local school in lieu of
14		tuition and learned to play the viola; and
15		WHEREAS, Rudolph Danel was a survivor of Auschwitz; he was
16		arrested by the Gestapo for stealing information and documents
17		from a German police sergeant; he adapted and played music in
18		the Auschwitz orchestra; after World War II, he was able to
19		obtain college tuition concessions and earned a degree in
20		business-economics from Munich University; and
21		WHEREAS, In 1950, Rudolph Danel emigrated to Chicago; his

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1		first jobs were in manufacturing, but later he began his life's
2		career as a social worker; and
3		WHEREAS, Shortly after 1950, Rudolph Danel met Maria Ruth
4		Swincow, who became the love of his life; they married and had
5		three children, Isabella, Elizabeth, and Alexander; they
6		enjoyed going to symphonies and operas and spent summers in
7		Union Pier, Michigan; and
8		WHEREAS, Rudolph Danel was a loyal husband and dedicated
9		father; his family was the focus of his life; his grandchildren
10		brought him great joy, and he was amazed to become a
11		great-grandfather; and
12		WHEREAS, Rudolph Danel is survived by his children,
13		Isabella and Alexander; his three grandchildren, David,
14		Rachael, and Sasza; and his great-grandchildren, Sienna and
15		David Jr.; therefore, be it
16		RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
17		HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
18		we mourn the passing of Rudolph T. Danel and extend our sincere
19		condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
20		him; and be it further
21		RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

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1		presented to the family of Rudolph Danel as an expression of
2		our deepest sympathy.