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SENATE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to  
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learn of the death of
Joseph Pasinato, who passed away on 
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February 23, 2008; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Joseph Pasinato was a veteran of World War II, 
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where he served with bravery and distinction; and

 
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    WHEREAS, After serving his country, Joseph Pasinato worked 
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as a furniture manufacturer's representative for over 60 years; 
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in honor of his work, he was named a "Pillar of the Community" 
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by the furniture manufacturing industry and his peers; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Joseph Pasinato was an active member of the 
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International Order of Alhambra for over 30 years, working with 
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the Alhambra Santiago Caravan #169; he was actively involved 
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with the Knights of Columbus as a 4th Degree Knight, where he 
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devoted himself to working with people with developmental 
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disabilities; he was also active with the Boys and Girls Club 
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of West Suburban Cook County and the Father Ryan Counsel 5025; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, Joseph Pasinato was the dearly beloved husband of 
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Mary, nee Grossi; the loving father of Marita Jo (James) Estey 
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and Jonathon; the dearest grandfather of Timothy (Asta) Elenz, 
 


 






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Lisa (John) Benedetto, Karen (Sam) Cirrincione, Katie (Brian) 
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Mack, and Joseph Elenz; the fond great-grandfather of 14; the 
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dear brother of Angelo (Viola) Bisinella; and the fond uncle 
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and great-uncle of many; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Joseph Pasinato will be remembered by all who knew 
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and loved him as a hard-working and dedicated man whose 
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devotion to developmentally disabled people helped those who 
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were in need of kindness and compassion; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL 
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with 
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his family and friends, the passing of Joseph Pasinato; and be 
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it further

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