SR0377 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George J. Goding of Sugar Grove, who passed away on July 19, 2009; and

WHEREAS, George Goding was born on March 6, 1925 in Chicago; he was the son of the late George and Florence Goding; at the age of 8, he and his family moved to Aurora, where he attended Bardwell School and graduated from East Aurora High School in 1943; and

WHEREAS, George Goding served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Navy in the South Pacific theatre during World War II; he ultimately gained the rank of Coxswain First Class; and

WHEREAS, After returning home from the Navy, George Goding attended Aurora College and started his career with Western United/Commonwealth Edison; in 1958, he left Western United and purchased what was to be known as Goding's Standard Service Station in Aurora; the business has still remained in the family for the past 51 years and has been recently operated by his son, Mike; and

WHEREAS, George Goding was a member of the American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars; he was well known for his deep love for his country and his unwavering patriotism; and

WHEREAS, George Goding was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Florence Townsend; his dear daughter-in-law, Diane Goding; and the beloved family dog, Chopper; and

WHEREAS, George Goding is survived by his loving wife, Lois (Bernard) Goding; his children, Michael Goding, Daniel Goding, Mary (Bill) Wolodkiewicz, and Susan (Greg) Sullivan; his grandchildren, Jennifer Lindgren, Joseph (Kate) Wolodkiewicz, Jeffrey Wolodkiewicz, Elizabeth Wolodkiewicz, Sarah Goding, Katherine Goding, Julie Goding, Megan Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, and Timothy Sullivan; and his great-grandchildren, Michael and Grace Lindgren; 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 George J. Goding; and be it further

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