SR0450 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of LeRoy "Lee" W. Sackman of Waukegan, who passed away on July 10, 2013; and

WHEREAS, LeRoy Sackman was born in 1923 in Waukegan and lived there most of his life; he graduated from Waukegan Township High School as the Most Valuable Senior Athlete and was invited to try out for the Chicago Cubs as a knuckleball pitcher; he attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and served in the United States Army; he married Carol Jean Butler on February 5, 1955; and

WHEREAS, LeRoy Sackman returned to Waukegan to run his family's business, Sackman Lumber and Coal Company, upon the passing of his father, Leo; in 1964, he changed careers and became a successful stock broker for over 40 years; and

WHEREAS, LeRoy Sackman had a passion for sports and enjoyed skiing on family vacations; he was a lifetime member and former president of the Glen Flora Country Club and played golf 3 to 5 times a week; he coached his son's Peanut League, Little League, and Pony League and always had the TV turned to the Cubs, Sox, Bears, Bulls, or Blackhawks; he never turned down an opportunity to toss the baseball around, shoot hoops, or play a couple of holes of golf before dark; and

WHEREAS, LeRoy Sackman was married to Carol for nearly 58 years before her passing; and

WHEREAS, LeRoy Sackman had 3 children, Gary (Joyce), Lori, and Jean (Rob) and 7 grandchildren, Nick, Dan, Jake, Casey, Eric, Brian, and Tom; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of LeRoy W. Sackman, 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 LeRoy Sackman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.