SR2281 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marvin Olson, who passed away on September 5, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Olson was born on October 22, 1932 in Chicago; he moved to Island Lake when he was seven years old and was raised in a small home by his mother; he married Marian Springman on September 11, 1954; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Olson spent his life providing for his family by being a carpenter and a contractor; he also owned his own business, Mineral Springs Enterprise, and worked around northeastern Illinois and McHenry County; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Olson was a member of Fellowship of Faith Church in McHenry since it was chartered; he volunteered for many things and was involved in the clown ministry at Zion Lutheran Church; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Olson loved to paint in oils and his favorite subjects were barns and landscape; he also loved taking pictures, being outdoors, fishing, canoeing, taking long walks through the pine trees, and spending time with his children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Olson was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Olson; his brothers, Charles Olson and Dick Olson; and his sisters, Doris Brooks, Carol Schendel, and Joan Wilcoxon; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Olson is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marian; his children, Linda (Darrick) Rosinski, Gary (Karen) Olson, and Steve (Kathy) Olson; his grandchildren, Christopher (Jamie) Rosinski, Paula (Chris) Devore, Charity (Jesse) Smith, Benjamin Olson, Molly Olson, and Kylie Olson; his great-grandchildren, Emily Rosinski and Jacob Rosinski; his lifelong friends, Jim and Andy Johnson; and many friends in McHenry County; 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 Marvin Olson; and be it further

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