SR1555 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael L. Ludemann of Plainfield, who passed away on February 21, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Michael Ludemann was born on November 6, 1961 in Chicago; his parents were Robert T. Ludemann, Sr. and Doris Ludemann; and

WHEREAS, Michael Ludemann was a dedicated Emergency Vehicle Technician with the Plainfield Fire Protection District since June 21, 2004; he previously served with the Lockport Fire Protection District and the Downers Grove Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Michael Ludemann held numerous ASE certifications, Master Technician certifications, and Level 2 Emergency Vehicle Technician certifications; he was also awarded the 2010 EVT of the Year from the IL Fire Apparatus Mechanics Association; and

WHEREAS, Michael Ludemann loved cars and was a fixture at numerous car shows, especially Plainfield's Tuesday Night Car Shows; and

WHEREAS, Michael Ludemann was preceded in death by his mother; and

WHEREAS, Michael Ludemann is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Mary (nee Czarnowski); his son, Michael L. (fiancee, Jennifer Ann Fregeau) Ludemann, Jr.; his father; his brothers, Robert T. (Kathy) Ludemann, Jr. and David (Gayle) Ludemann; his many nieces and nephews; his parents-in-law, Edward and Rosalie Czarnowski; his sisters-in-law, Diane Czarnowski and Beth (Bill) Cichon; and his faithful companions, Auggie, Abby, and Charlotte; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Michael L. Ludemann; and be it further

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