SR1571 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Martin Lynn Maguet of Monticello, who passed away on June 13, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Martin Maguet was born in Decatur to Martin Harold Maguet and Vera Kathryn Maguet on September 23, 1936; he graduated from Decatur High School in 1954; he married Karen Kaufmann at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Decatur on June 6, 1959; he earned an undergraduate and two graduate degrees from the University of Illinois, where he was a Varsity "I" awardee and was active in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, Intramural Sports as a student director, the ROTC, and the Tribe of Illini; he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia; and

WHEREAS, Martin Maguet was a lifelong educator and community leader; he enjoyed a 33-year career as an educational administrator and teacher in the Monticello School District; among his many accolades, he was recognized as "One Who Excels" by the Illinois Department of Education, as Teacher of the Year, and with an Outstanding Educator of America Award; and

WHEREAS, Martin Maguet was an active member of the Monticello United Methodist Church, where he served as Lay Leader for many years; he was known as a voracious reader, a pursuer of knowledge, a curious traveler, and a devoted dog lover; he was an avid sports fan of the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls, the Illini, and the Sages; and

WHEREAS, Martin Maguet will forever be remembered by his many friends, colleagues, teachers, and students for his compassionate intelligence, generous spirit, uncompromising acceptance and embrace of all living beings, gentle demeanor, and strong commitment to building a better world for all; and

WHEREAS, Martin Maguet was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Martin Maguet is survived by his wife, Karen; his children, Kathryn, Michael (Elizabeth), and Mark; his grandchildren, Andrea, Matthew, and Emma; his four great-grandchildren; his brother, Larry (Patti) Maguet; and his cousin/sibling-in-spirit, Ben Howenstein; 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 Martin Lynn Maguet 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 Martin Maguet as an expression of our deepest sympathy.