Bill Text: IL SR1323 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Frank L. Urbanik.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-13 - Resolution Adopted [SR1323 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR1323-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Frank L. Urbanik of Wadsworth, who passed
away on April 18, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Frank Urbanik was born to Joseph and Sophia
(Murzyn) Urbanik in North Chicago on July 4, 1931; he graduated
from Waukegan High School in 1949 and proudly served his
country in the Korean War as a US Army Private First Class
(Marksmen) stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska; and
WHEREAS, Frank Urbanik worked two full-time jobs for many
years to support his young family, both as a switchman for the
EJ&E railroad and as an electrician for the US Steel Wiremill;
subsequently, he spent over 45 years as a master electrician.
retiring from both US Steel and the Department of Defense; and
WHEREAS, Frank Urbanik was a member of Holy Rosary,
Immaculate Conception, and Saint Patrick's parishes over the
years; he was also a lifelong member of the Knights of
Columbus; and
WHEREAS, The most important things to Frank Urbanik were
his family, his faith, and baseball; in his youth, he was a
standout third baseman and great hitter who could have played

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for the majors had he not been called away to service; he
played semi-pro ball across Chicagoland with St Joes and the
North Shore League and was actively recruited by Major League
scouts for multiple tryouts, including the Cleveland Indians
and the Chicago Cubs; even in old age, he was a fierce
competitor, whether he was playing softball, golfing with his
best friends, or playing checkers and baggo with his kids; and
WHEREAS, Frank Urbanik was preceded in death by his
parents; his daughter, Joan Marie; his brothers, Aloysius and
Joseph; and his sister, Vera Lenzini; and
WHEREAS, Frank Urbanik is survived by his beloved wife of
65 years, Rosemary; his children, Cynthia Urbanik, Deborah
Wicks, and Frank Jr; his grandchildren, Audrey Dzhurov,
Nicholas Hawn, Melissa Hawn, Jaime Wicks, Alex Wicks, Joseph
Urbanik, Luke Urbanik, and Faith Urbanik; his
great-grandchildren, Rose, Cailin, Raegan, Sydney, Rachel,
Josie, Mia, Michael, Beau, and Elio; his sister, Rita Mateja;
and his beloved big brother, Anthony; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Frank L. Urbanik and extend our sincere condolences to his
family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Frank Urbanik as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.