SR0025 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gerald R. Shryack of Rock Island, who passed away on January 1, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Shryack was born in Macomb to Lawson and Georgianna Fawcett Shryack on March 31, 1924; he proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II; and he was married for more than 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Shryack worked at McLaughlin Body as an assembler; he retired in 1989; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Shryack greatly enjoyed golfing and fishing; in his younger years he enjoyed taking care of his lawn; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Shryack was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Shryack is survived by his children, Marsha Shryack, Jennifer Koberstein, Jerry (Nancy) Shryack, and Kevin Shryack; his four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; his brothers, Ferman and Rod Shryack; and his sister, Patty Ann Tieman; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Gerald R. Shryack, 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 Gerald Shryack as an expression of our deepest sympathy.