Bill Text: IL SR0009 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Peter J. "Pete" Militello.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-01-15 - Resolution Adopted [SR0009 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR0009-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Peter J. "Pete" Militello, who passed
away on December 5, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Peter Militello was born on April 26, 1923; he was
a resident of Joliet for many years and graduated from Joliet
Township High School in 1942; and
WHEREAS, Peter Militello served his country as a member of
the United States Navy during World War II; he served on the
USS Elden and the USS Chestatee as an Electrician's Mate 1st
Class and was a recipient of the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, Peter Militello retired from Caterpillar after 31
years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Peter Militello was a life-member of Stone City
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2199, the American Italian
Cultural Society, the Caterpillar Retirees Club, and the Church
of St. Anthony; and
WHEREAS, Peter Militello was preceded in death by his wife,
Marjorie (nee Sestak) Militello; his parents, Carl and
Josephine Militello; and a sister, Rose (the late Edward) Lesh;

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and
WHEREAS, Peter Militello is survived by 3 daughters, Judy
(Hugh) Zimmerman, Sandy (Frank) Zamber, and Joan (David) Wrath;
a granddaughter, Leah Wrath; a sister, Grace (the late Rudy)
Lubich; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and
friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
family and friends, mourn the passing of Peter J. "Pete"
Militello; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Peter Militello as an expression of
our sympathy.