Bill Text: IL SR1396 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Joseph S. Forzley.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-13 - Resolution Adopted [SR1396 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR1396-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Joseph S. Forzley of Lemont, who passed
away on August 25, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Forzley was born to Salim and Fedwa Forzley
in Lemont on July 10, 1927; he graduated from Lemont Township
High School in 1945; he then served in the 5th Army Air Force
in World War Two; after serving his country, he received his
degree from UCLA; he married Bernice Elias at the All Saints
Greek Orthodox Church in 1950; he was a lifelong resident of
Lemont; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Forzley worked in the insurance business
for eight years; he then worked for Argonne National Laboratory
as a purchasing manager for 30 years; he also served as mayor
of Lemont from 1989 to 1992; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Forzley was a founding member of the Wilco
Career Center and what is now known as The Blue & Gold Backers,
a parent-driven volunteer organization that supports the
Lemont High School Athletic Department through fundraising
activities; he served as a board member of the All Saints Greek
Orthodox Church and of the Franciscan Sisters, as president of
the Lemont High School Board, on the Lemont Planning and Zoning

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Commission, and on the Lemont Village Board; he also coached
Little League; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Forzley was a Scottish Rite Masonic member
as well as a member of the Lockport Masonic Lodge #538 and
Shriners; a proud veteran, he was an Honor Flight recipient and
a member of the VFW and American Legion; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Forzley was a Lemont High School Hall of
Fame recipient; he was also chosen as Lemont's Grand Marshal
for the Keepataw Parade and as Citizen of the Year; in
addition, a bridge at the Lemont quarries was named after him;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph Forzley enjoyed vacationing in Florida,
all sports, and, most of all, spending time with his family;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph Forzley was preceded in death by his
parents; his two brothers, Edward and Richard Forzley; his
brother-in-law, Elias Abboud; and his mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Asma and Essa Elias; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Forzley is survived by his loving and
devoted wife of 70 years, Bernice (Elias) Forzley; his three
children, Sharon (Ted) Mochel, Mark (Kathy) Forzley, and Dr.

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Samuel (Michele) Forzley; his seven grandchildren, Matthew
(Christina), Michele, and Michael Forzley, Sarah (Graham)
Pocic, and Nicholas, Anne, and Elizabeth Forzley; his three
great-grandchildren, Grace and Jack Pocic and Hannah Forzley;
his sister, Gloria Abboud; his sister-in-law, Joan Forzley; and
his many nieces and nephews; 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
Joseph S. Forzley 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 Joseph Forzley as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.