SR1115 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gary N. Paulson of Edwards, who passed away on December 29, 2010; and

WHEREAS, He was born on July 15, 1941, in Peoria, to Archie L. and Alice (Nelson) Paulson; he married Marjorie Gerber on April 3, 1966, in Morton; and

WHEREAS, He was a graduate of Woodruff High School and received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Bradley University; he worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 38 years, last as a senior analyst, before retiring in 2003; after retirement, he worked for several of the Peoria Park District golf courses; and

WHEREAS, He became an Eagle Scout in 1955 and was a Scout leader for many years; he coached various teams for his sons; he was inducted into the Woodruff High School Hall of Fame in 1993 and into the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame in 2001; and

WHEREAS, He was the owner and operator of Dipper Dan for several years; he volunteered for Glen Oak School, the Salvation Army, and the American Red Cross; in 2004 he received the Volunteer of the Year award for A.R.C.; he was a member of the Woodruff Alumni Association and was treasurer for several years; he was also a volunteer for the Friends of the Children of Haiti and went on six medical mission trips to Haiti after his retirement; and

WHEREAS, He was a lifetime member of Grace Presbyterian Church and volunteered in the 3-year-olds class, and was a former co-superintendent in the 4-year-old department for several years; he was a loving husband, father, and PaPa, who enjoyed golf, was an avid sports fan, and loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their various functions; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Doug Paulson; and

WHEREAS, Gary Paulson is survived by his wife, Marjorie; his children, Andy (Jen) Paulson, Julie Paulson, and Kevin (Melissa) Paulson; his grandchildren, Baylen, Callie, Kahler, and Archie Paulson; and one niece and one nephew; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Gary Paulson; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Gary Paulson as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.