HR1422 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Eunice Borovik, who passed away on June 9, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Eunice Borovik and her late husband, Jerry, owned and operated Bee Drug Store in the Cragin neighborhood and Borovik Drug Company in Portage Park; the Borovik Drug Company was opened in 1922 at the intersection of Cicero Avenue and Irving Park Road by Jerry's father and uncle; Jerry and Eunice took over the store in 1961, where it remained an independent community pharmacy until their retirement in 1996; and

WHEREAS, Eunice Borovik became active in the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce in the 1970s; she was elected president of the organization in 1979 and held the volunteer position for 21 years; during her long tenure, she was instrumental in the growth of the Chamber from a small association of local merchants into a significant and influential business organization; and

WHEREAS, Eunice Borovik selflessly devoted her time and energy to the betterment of Portage Park and Irving Park; she was a tireless advocate for streetscape improvements in the early 1980s and worked with the Neighborhood Relations Division of the Chicago Police Department to reduce crime in her community; she also attended many civic functions, served on numerous local boards, and spoke at various public events; and

WHEREAS, Eunice Borovik is survived by her sons, George (Jolanta) and Andrew (Catherine); her grandsons, Jed and Caleb; her numerous nieces and nephews; and her many friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Eunice Borovik; and be it further

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