SR0411 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Philip Frank "Phil" Leable of Beach Park, who passed away on April 8, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Phil Leable was born on the family farm in unincorporated Rosecrans to Frank and Margaret Leable on November 2, 1926; he married Margaret A. Pataky; and

WHEREAS, Phil Leable was a dairy farmer for 22 years before working as the Benton Township Highway Commissioner for over 20 years; he also served as the Benton Township Clerk for 12 years; and

WHEREAS, Phil Leable was an active member of North Prairie United Methodist Church; he had a passion for volunteering and serving others through various clubs and organizations including the Future Farmers of America, the Pure Milk Association, Township Officials of Illinois, the Winthrop Harbor Lions Club, the North Prairie School Board, and the North Prairie Church Board, where he was dedicated to rebuilding the church after it was destroyed by a fire; and

WHEREAS, Phil Leable enjoyed downhill skiing throughout his life, which he did until he was 84 years old; he also had an active woodworking hobby and participated in numerous craft shows; he could build or fix most anything; and

WHEREAS, Phil Leable was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Lois (Elmer) Martin; and his brother, Richard (Caryl) Leable; and

WHEREAS, Phil Leable is survived by his wife of 70 years, Margaret; his daughters, Penny (Paul) Bouchard and Gail (Ward) Brown; his grandchildren, Christopher (Ashley) Bouchard, Bradford Drabant, and Anna (Daniel) Watterson; and his great-grandchildren, Evan Bouchard, Olivia Bouchard, Levi Bouchard, and Sophia Watterson; 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 Philip Frank "Phil" Leable 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 Phil Leable as an expression of our deepest sympathy.