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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Tom L. Proksch of Milan, who passed away
4on August 19, 2020; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Tom Proksch was born in Rock Island to Richard and
6Lucille (Biebinger) Proksch on August 9, 1949; he served in the
7U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, which included three tours of
8duty; he married Bonnie L. Swinford in Milan on September 29,
91967; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Tom Proksch was a tool and die maker for 30 years
11with J.I. Case/C.N.H.; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Tom Proksch enjoyed fishing and spending time with
13his family and friends; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Tom Proksch was preceded in death by his parents;
15eight sisters; and two brothers; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Tom Proksch is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his
17son, Tom Proksch; his granddaughters, Lindsey and Alyssa
18Proksch; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members;
19and his special friend, Mark "Ollie" Thornton; therefore, be it
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
2ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
3Tom L. Proksch and extend our sincere condolences to his
4family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
5further
 
6    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
7presented to the family of Tom Proksch as an expression of our
8deepest sympathy.