SR1025 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward E. "Ed" Link of Waukegan, who passed away on February 5, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Ed Link was born to Elmer and Pauline Link on December 14, 1942; he graduated from North Chicago High School and Southern Illinois University; he served two years in the U.S. Army; and

WHEREAS, Ed Link spent his career as a marketing researcher with A.C. Nielsen; he also authored two books about Waukegan history, titled Images of America: Waukegan, Illinois and Waukegan: A History; and

WHEREAS, Ed Link was an active participant in the Genesee Theatre restoration project and a beloved member of the Waukegan Historical Society; and

WHEREAS, Ed Link was known for his love of movies, especially B Westerns, and his extensive collection of Western movies, books, and memorabilia; he was also a lifelong fan of the Chicago White Sox, leaving behind an amazing collection of baseball cards and classic photo books; and

WHEREAS, Ed Link is survived by his partner, Barbara; his siblings, John (Diane), Joann (Harold), and Terry (Susan); his son, Jay; his grandchildren, Jon, Laura, Joey, June, and Rey; and his many nieces and nephews, Suzann, Jeff, David, Mary, Tracee, Kari, Lisa, and Kelly; 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 Edward E. "Ed" Link 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 Ed Link as an expression of our deepest sympathy.