SR2351 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gerald L. Rodenkirch of Richmond, who passed away on September 14, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Rodenkirch was born on April 28, 1949; his parents were Hilary and Ann Rodenkirch; he married Anne Elliott on September 8, 1973 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McHenry; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Rodenkirch worked in the sheet metal industry for over 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Rodenkirch was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman who enjoyed the "North Woods"; he also enjoyed taking road trips, spending time with his family and his Labradors, and his cabin on the lake; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Rodenkirch was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Rodenkirch is survived by his wife of 43 years, Anne; his children, Laura (Ken Klean) Schultz and Brian (Sabina) Rodenkirch; his grandchildren, Camryn, Caleb, Kyle, Brandon, and Heather; his sister, Sandra A. (Elmer "Jim") Gorham; and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, 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 Gerald L. Rodenkirch; and be it further

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