SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 34
(By Senators Bowman, Unger, McKenzie, Ross, Anderson, Sharpe,
Helmick, Fanning, Edgell, Kessler, Minard and Plymale)
Recognizing Tony's Gang Foundation, Inc., for its work with
children suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
Whereas, Tony's Gang was founded in loving memory of Tony
Lizza, a child who bravely fought a 10-year battle with leukemia;
and
Whereas, Despite his serious illness, Tony Lizza continued to
live his young life to its fullest capability; and
Whereas, Tony's Gang founder Gretchen Lizza began the
Foundation in an effort to help children with life-threatening
illnesses by providing diversions and excitement in their lives
despite their suffering; and
Whereas, In Tony's Gang, each child is hailed as a hero for
combating their physical struggles and focusing on life; and
Whereas, Tony's Gang serves such young people throughout the
United States by providing opportunities which may otherwise be
unavailable; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the outstanding
accomplishments of Tony's Gang Foundation, Inc., for its endeavors
to help children suffering from life-threatening diseases live their young lives to their fullest abilities; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere
appreciation to Gretchen Lizza for her unselfish devotion to
children suffering from serious illness; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to Tony's Gang Foundation, Inc., and its
founder Gretchen Lizza.