SR0626 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dennis A. Cook of Moline, who passed away on August 10, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Cook was born in Rock Island to Jack and Shirley Gregg Cook on February 27, 1952; he was a veteran of the United States Navy; he married Rose M. Nelson in Nevada on February 14, 1994; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Cook worked as an electrician and retired from IBEW Local 145; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Cook was a member of the Milan American Legion Post 569; he was an avid fan of horse racing; he enjoyed a great cocktail, golfing, and playing cards; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Cook was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Cook is survived by his wife, Rose; his children, Travis (Kelly) Cook, Mellisa (Tom) Normoyle, and Brandon Hayden; his grandchildren, Madison, Natalie, Melanie, Alexa, and Lucas Cook, Carter, Nolan, Eli, and Izzy Hayden, Skyler, Riley, Ellie, and Jaxson Normoyle, and Seth Stubblefield; his sister, Donna Nesseler; and his nephew, Brian (Dana) Nesseler; 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 Dennis A. Cook 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 Dennis Cook as an expression of our deepest sympathy.