HONORS-GEORGE E. LUDKOWSKI

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HR0751
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois General Assembly
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honor individuals whose lives and legacies inspire efforts to
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improve public health and safety; and

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WHEREAS, George Edward Ludkowski, a constituent of the
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77th State House District in Illinois, is remembered as a
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devoted husband, father, and friend, whose warmth and presence
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left a lasting impression on those who knew him, and whose life
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continues to be honored across communities in Illinois; and

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WHEREAS, He was married to his beloved wife, Lili
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Ludkowski, for 46 years, and together they built a life
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centered on family, love, and community; and

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WHEREAS, As a working-class man, he deeply valued
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education and the importance of giving back, dedicating his
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time to coaching T-ball and volunteering with a children's
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bowling league, where he positively impacted the lives of many
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young people; and

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WHEREAS, His tragic passing, resulting from a choking
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incident at a restaurant, underscored the urgent need for
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greater awareness, preparedness, and access to life-saving
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tools in public settings; and

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WHEREAS, Choking causes over 5,000 deaths annually in the
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United States, with adults over age 75 accounting for
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two-thirds of these incidents, and is the fourth leading cause
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of unintentional injury death; and

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WHEREAS, In the wake of this loss, his wife has become a
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dedicated advocate for choking prevention awareness, working
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to educate the public and support efforts to prevent similar
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tragedies; and

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WHEREAS, National Choking Prevention Awareness Day,
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observed annually on March 28, provides an important
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opportunity to promote education, prevention, and emergency
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preparedness; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we honor the life and legacy of George Edward Ludkowski, whose
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story continues to inspire awareness and advocacy; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of George Ludkowski as a symbol of our
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respect and remembrance.

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