SR1775 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Larry D. Molck, who passed away on April 14, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Larry Molck graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1951, where he developed his life-long love of sports; after graduation, he signed a contract with the St. Louis Browns minor league baseball club and played for two years before joining the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, Larry Molck was an Operating Engineer and member of the Local 150 Operating Engineers for more than 50 years; he spent the majority of his career with the former Brown and Lambrecht Excavating; and

WHEREAS, Larry Molck always remained hopeful that the Chicago Cubs would win the World Series and it was a great enjoyment for him to watch the Cubs win their home opener this year; and

WHEREAS, Larry Molck enjoyed taking care of his yard and gardens and spent many hours with friends and family in the backyard; he was also a longtime and Honorary Member of the South Side Civic Club and American Legion Post 1080; and

WHEREAS, Larry Molck is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Margery (Swearingen); his children, Cathy (James) Lowery (Molck), Malia (Stephen) Hrubec (Molck), and Michael Molck; his grandchildren, Sarah (Sean) Rogers (Rosendahl), Amy (Nicholas) Johnson (Hrubec), Andrew Hrubec, Adam and Kelly (Yandel) Molck, and Alan Molck; his great-grandchildren, John Rogers, Jacob Rogers, Erik Rogers, Rebecca Rogers, Ryan Rogers, Lucas Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Payton Johnson, Brenden Molck, Caleb Molck, Logan Molck, and Malia Molck; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and his beloved Pug, Ruby Mae; therefore, be it

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