SR0575 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James P. "Jim" Hartke of Crystal Lake, who passed away on September 16, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Jim Hartke was born October 3, 1950 in Chicago; his parents were George and Patricia Hartke; he married Laura L. Cantrell on July 11, 1981 in Cary; and

WHEREAS, Jim Hartke taught physical education for 35 years; he served as athletic director and coached volleyball and basketball at Cary Junior High School; he also served as a coach in the community Cary Youth Baseball and Cary basketball programs for many years; and

WHEREAS, Jim Hartke enjoyed golfing, fishing, reading, watching the Chicago White Sox, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Jim Hartke is survived by his wife, Laura Hartke; his children, Eric (Ashley) Hartke and Trisha Hartke; his siblings, Michael (Kathleen) Hartke, Gail (Jay) McNalis, and Jack (Anne) Hartke; his mother-in-law, Kay Mueller; his sister-in-law, Valerie (Steve) Kulovsek; his brother-in-law, Billy (Jeanne) Cantrell; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of James P. "Jim" Hartke; and be it further

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