SR1118 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gary Lee Ludwig, who passed away on September 2, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Gary Ludwig was born in Danville on March 15, 1944 to Holly and Cecille Ludwig; he graduated from Armstrong High School and received 2 degrees from the University of Illinois; he served as a 1st lieutenant in the United States Army in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict; and

WHEREAS, In 1971, Gary Ludwig began an insurance career in Vermilion County that spanned over 40 years; he owned Heartland Insurance Agency in Danville and was frequently recognized among professional organizations for service to his customers; and

WHEREAS, Gary Ludwig was a member of the Danville Jaycees, Oakwood United Methodist Church, and the Oakwood High School Booster Club; he served on the board of many civic organizations, including the Farmhouse International Foundation, Downtown Danville Inc., Vermilion Advantage, the Danville Library Foundation, the Danville YMCA, and the Independent Insurance Agents of Vermilion County; he was a charter member of the Oakwood Men's Club and served on the board of the United Community Bank in Oakwood; he was the adviser to the Illinois Chapter of Farmhouse Fraternity and was a member of the Vermilion County Board; and

WHEREAS, Gary Ludwig passions were his family and all things Illini; he attended nearly all of his 4 grandsons' sporting and school events and had not missed an Illinois home football game since 1971; and

WHEREAS, Gary Ludwig was preceded in death by his daughter, Lee Ann Sprague, and his 2 brothers, Jack and Jake Ludwig; and

WHEREAS, Gary Ludwig is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda; his daughter, Amy (Patrick) Rouse; his 4 grandsons, Bennett and Jameson Sprague and George and Tommy Rouse; his sister, Anne Luedke; his brother, Gene Ludwig; and his son-in-law, Chad Sprague; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gary Lee Ludwig, 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 Gary Ludwig as an expression of our deepest sympathy.