SR0404 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Allan G. Mueller of Urbana, who passed away on March 15, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Allan Mueller was born in Taylor Ridge on November 17, 1923; he studied at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, where he met his wife, Gloria, whom he married in 1947; and

WHEREAS, Allan Mueller was a professor of agricultural economics at the University of Illinois; he loved teaching and interacting with his students; he was particularly proud of developing a popular Ag Business Organization and Accounting course that he taught for 15 years; he did extensive Extension work, developed farm record systems, taught courses, and mentored more than 25 graduate students until his retirement in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Allan Mueller, along with his wife, continued his involvement with the Ag Department by providing scholarship money for incoming students who plan to study agriculture; he was involved with Nabor House Fraternity, of which he was a founding member as a student in the 1940s; during his career and in retirement, he traveled extensively with his wife; they visited Australia, Ireland, England, and Canada, attended Elder Hostel programs, and made two visits to South Africa while he was on sabbatical from the university; he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Allan Mueller was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Gloria; and his son, Ross Allan Mueller; and

WHEREAS, Allan Mueller is survived by his daughter, Becky (Thomas) Musch; and his daughter-in-law, Barbara Mueller; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Allan G. Mueller and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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