SR0686 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Anthony Louis Christopulos of Waukegan, who passed away on May 18, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Christopulos was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Louis and Helen Christopulos on April 10, 1927; he married Ann in 1955; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Christopulos was an adventurer at heart and held approximately 82 jobs throughout his 90 years; he sold newspapers during the Great Depression, worked at a movie theater in Nebraska, and traveled throughout Mexico; he opened up the Burgundy Room, a bar that he ran with his brother, Bob, for 32 years; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Christopulos was affectionately known as "Tony" or "Gatch"; he was a fan of the University of Wyoming Cowboys; he was known as a trickster, a jokester, and one not to take life too seriously; he was an avid fisherman and could be found most evenings in the summer, fishing the ponds at Bonnie Brook Golf Course; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Christopulos was proceeded in death by his parents; his siblings, Jim, Nick, Kay, George, Bob, and Iris; his son-in-law, Michael Bonamarte; and his niece, Elaine; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Christopulos is survived by his of wife 62 years, Ann; his children, Nick, Laura Bonamarte, and Bill (Jill); his grandchildren, Jaclyn, Cami, Lexi, and Tony; his great-granddaughter, Vivienne; his brother, Mike (Jan); his brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Peggy Moraites; and several nephews and nieces; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Anthony Louis Christopulos, 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 Anthony Christopulos as an expression of our deepest sympathy.