SR0995 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 F. Banke of Elgin, who passed away on October 4, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Banke was born in Buchanan, Michigan to Raymond and Grace Goodnella Banke on November 10, 1922; he joined the United States Army in 1939 and served until he was honorably discharged; he then served in the National Guard; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Banke was employed as an electrical engineer for most of his civilian life; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Banke loved all things military and family; he was a member of the American Legion Post 57, the Masonic Temple, the Order of the Eastern Star, and he was a past Post Commander of the American Veterans Post 202; he was a founding member of the Veterans Memorial Park Association in Elgin and was proud he could contribute to such a worthwhile memorial; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Banke was preceded in death by his son, Michael; his daughter, Barbara; his grandchild, David Henry; and his sisters, Louise Schwartz and Marie Hawkins; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Banke is survived by his wife, Linda; his children, Don (Nadine), Jim (Debbie), Sandra (Jimmy), and David (Natasha); his 11 grandchildren; his three great-grandchildren; and his many 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 F. Banke 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 Banke as an expression of our deepest sympathy.