SR1580 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1580 LRB101 23172 ECR 74310 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eugene "Gene" D. Wooters of Findlay, who passed away on November 29, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Gene Wooters was born to Glenn Curtis and Mary Jane (Wycoff) Wooters in Springfield on September 29, 1943; he graduated from Findlay High School in 1961; he married Tickie L. Hubbard on June 29, 1962; and

WHEREAS, Along with his wife, Gene Wooters owned and operated Wooters Sport Shop in Findlay for nearly 50 years; they also operated the Ole Country Church Music and Dance Hall; and

WHEREAS, Gene Wooters served the Village of Findlay as mayor for more than 20 years; he also served on the Village board and as Village president; and

WHEREAS, Gene Wooters was a member of Faith Covenant Church in Findlay and the NRA; and

WHEREAS, Gene Wooters was an accomplished musician who played in a number of bands and provided live music to Findlay and the surrounding communities; he enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and hunting; and

WHEREAS, Gene Wooters was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Gene Wooters is survived by his wife; his son, Curt Wooters (Melissa); his daughter, Michele Ohm (Scott); his brothers, Glenn Wooters and Dwayne Wooters; five grandchildren, Ashlee Pritchett (Jared), Alayna White (Matthew), Anna Wooters, Mason Ohm (Alivia), and Caity Ohm; and three great-grandchildren, Palmer Pritchett, Nora Ohm, and Nash Ohm; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Eugene "Gene" D. Wooters 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 Gene Wooters as an expression of our deepest sympathy.