SR0194 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0194 LRB102 17902 ECR 24457 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael "Mick" LeRoy Yauger of Spring Grove, who passed away on March 21, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Mick Yauger was born to Leroy and Teresa (Mahler) Yauger in Chicago on December 9, 1948; directly after graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Army; while serving his tour in Vietnam, he achieved the rank of sergeant with the Army Airborne Infantry Rangers; he was also awarded a Silver Star and three Purple Hearts; he married Lynn Marchetti in October of 1970; and

WHEREAS, Mick Yauger spent his life working in the construction industry, and he was past president of the Local 786 Union, from which he retired; and

WHEREAS, Mick Yauger was a tireless advocate for the veterans' community and an inspiration to former members of the military; he constantly worked to improve the lives of veterans not only in Illinois but throughout our nation; and

WHEREAS, Mick Yauger enjoyed hunting in Wisconsin and Montana with his best friend, Larry Krause; he was very knowledgeable in the kitchen and was always ready to create a delicious meal from various cuisines; he will be remembered as a funny, charismatic, wonderful man who was generous to a fault; and

WHEREAS, Mick Yauger was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Teresa Yauger; and

WHEREAS, Mick Yauger is survived by his wife, Lynn; his stepson, Noel Berndt; his granddaughter, Jessica Berndt; his sister, Barbara (Stephen) Waters; his many nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Larry Krause; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Michael "Mick" LeRoy Yauger 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 Mick Yauger as an expression of our deepest sympathy.