SR0403 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eugene B. Hutchinson of East Moline, who passed away on March 24, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Hutchinson was born in Princeton, Kentucky to Walter Russell and Kathleen Coomes Hutchinson on September 7, 1933; he served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and married Bonnie L. Hamner in Henderson, Kentucky on December 1, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Hutchinson worked as a design engineer for John Deere Harvester Works for 41 years; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Hutchinson was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hampton; he coached softball for many years and was a skilled hunter in his early years; he enjoyed woodworking, spending time with his family, and spoiling his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Hutchinson was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of nearly 50 years, Bonnie; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Hutchinson is survived by his children, Robin Brown, Mark (Beth) Hutchinson, and Kelly (Paul) Martin; his grandchildren, Jami, Erika, Matt, Paul, Melissa, David, Jordan, Devin, Dylan, and Logan; 12 great-grandchildren; his brothers, James (Margaret) Hutchinson, Donald (Joyce) Hutchinson, and Walter Lee (Gerry) Hutchinson; his brother-in-law, Charles Hamner; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Eugene B. Hutchinson, 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 Eugene Hutchinson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.