IL SR0997

Illinois Senate expresses mourning for Valentine G. Lazzaretto of Lake Forest, who died on October 21, 2012, at age 88

Lazzaretto was a decorated World War II veteran who fought in the battles of Leyte Gulf and Okinawa and received 3 Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star with clusters

Served as President and Business Manager of Laborers Local #152 in Highland Park and held multiple leadership positions in labor organizations and trustee positions

Active in community organizations including Highland Park Moose Lodge, National Rifle Association, Highwood VFW and American Legion, Knights of Columbus, and Church of Saint Mary in Lake Forest

Senate directs that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Lazzaretto's family as an expression of sympathy