SR0272 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael Kent Yates of Washington, who passed away on April 29, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Michael Yates was born in Peoria to James W. and Ruth M. Sampson Yates on April 14, 1951; he married Patricia M. Kimball in Washington on February 28, 1998; and

WHEREAS, Michael Yates worked in the banking industry for many years, retiring from Associated Bank in 1998; and

WHEREAS, Michael Yates loved anything associated with the "Mother Road" and was a founding member of the Route 66 Association of Illinois; he loved people, getting to know their stories and sharing his own; among his many talents were playing the piano, woodworking in his shop that he built with Patty, and tending to his plants and garden; he also loved hunting for treasures in antique shops and had a sweet tooth, which he often satisfied with something he would make from scratch; and

WHEREAS, Michael Yates was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Michael Yates is survived by his wife, Patty; his children and their families: son, Ryan (Karyn) Yates, grandchild, Alex (Angel) Yates, and great-granddaughter, Josephine; granddaughter, Rylie Yates; son, Adam (Denae) Yates, and grandchildren, Ava, Brooklyn, Cora, and Dylan; son, Luke Conger, and grandson, Lathan; daughter, Miranda (Brent) Cox, and grandchildren, Hadleigh, Hutson, and Henley; son, Derek (Alexis) Conger, and grandchildren, Alynn, Emma, and Daniel; two beloved Yorkies, Mayce and Lucy; his brother, Kevin Yates; his sister, Marsha (David) Webb, nephew, Donhavan (Amy) Webb, and great-nieces, Madelyn and Mikayla Webb; his nephew, Tyler Webb, and great-niece, Gracie Jo; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Michael Kent Yates 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 Michael Yates as an expression of our deepest sympathy.