SR0470 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Stewart F. Johnsen, Sr. of North Aurora, who passed away on September 29, 2011; and

WHEREAS, He was born March 18, 1936 in Aurora; he was a member of St. Rita of Cascia Church; he was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus; he was a graduate of Holy Angels Grade School, Marmion Academy, Loyola University, and Northern Illinois University, where he earned his masters degree in Anthropology in 2011; and

WHEREAS, He served his country in the United States Marine Reserves and was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary; and

WHEREAS, He was a State Farm Insurance Agent in Lisle for 46 years; he was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America; he served as a Docent at Fabyan Villa Museum in Geneva; he was an avid golfer, loved canoeing, and participated in the Mid America Canoe Race; he was a Coach for the Aurora Flyers Hockey team and officiated for the Aurora Hockey Association; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lillian (Byrne) Johnsen; and his daughter-in-law, Stacy Johnsen; and

WHEREAS, Stewart Johnsen, Sr. is survived by his wife, Patricia (Stare) Johnsen; his children, Kathleen (Richard) Kleinfieldt, Stewart Johnsen, Jr., Patrick Johnsen, Michael Johnsen, Timothy Johnsen, Matthew (Carolyn) Johnsen, and Anne Marie (Tioga) Johnston-Johnsen; his grandchildren, Jessica, Joseph, Jacob, Isabella, Michael, Madeline, Vivian, and Miles; his brother, David (Judy) Johnsen; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Stewart Johnsen, Sr.; and be it further

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