SR2323 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald A. "Rudy" Rudat, who passed away on September 14, 2016 at the age of 83; and

WHEREAS, Donald Rudat was born on September 17, 1932 on the Rudat Farm Property in Crystal Lake; his parents were Fred Rudat, Sr. and Augusta Rudat; he married Donna Nitz on April 30, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Donald Rudat attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School in 1950; and

WHEREAS, Donald Rudat served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict; and

WHEREAS, Donald Rudat worked for Inland Supply, Paragon Supply, and Crawford Supply in the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry in Elgin for 57 years until his retirement in March of 2007; he also served as Executive Director of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - Elgin and Vicinity for 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Donald Rudat was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake and served on many boards and committees; he served on the City of Crystal Lake Fire and Police Commission for over 20 years; he established the Teen Table Talks Program and enjoyed working with church teens and volunteering for PADS, making French toast and sausage for patrons; he was also a volunteer at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry until July of 2015; and

WHEREAS, Donald Rudat enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, walking his dogs, watching the birds, and keeping the squirrels away from his feeders to no avail; and

WHEREAS, Donald Rudat was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Viola Meier, Marjorie Frisch, and Nancy Rudat; and his brother, Fred Rudat, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Donald Rudat is survived by his wife, Donna; his children, Donette (Brian) Beattie, Donald A. Rudat, Jr., Todd (Sheila) Rudat, and Beth (Edward) Devaney; his grandchildren, Tristan, Trevor, and Trey; and many nieces and nephews; 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 Donald A. "Rudy" Rudat; and be it further

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