SR0645 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael T. "Mike" Green of Moline, who passed away on November 17, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Mike Green was born to Wayne and Helen (Taylor) Green in Monmouth on January 5, 1947; he grew up in Roseville; he graduated from Roseville High School in May 1965; he served in the U.S. Army, including a yearlong tour in Vietnam; he married Marcia K. Lewis in Moline on October 14, 1972; and

WHEREAS, Mike Green began his law enforcement career working at the Rock Island County Jail; he was sworn in as a deputy of the Rock Island County Sheriff's Department in 1970; he served as lieutenant in charge of warrant division, jail administrator, and under sheriff; he retired as sheriff in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Mike Green then served as the public safety manager at the Quad City International Airport until 2000; he finished his career of public service as a court security officer with the U.S. Marshal's Service until he was diagnosed with prostate cancer from Agent Orange; and

WHEREAS, Mike Green was a longtime member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Moline and served on the Board of Elders; he was also a member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 299; and

WHEREAS, Mike Green was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gary; and his brother-in-law, Greg Allison; and

WHEREAS, Mike Green is survived by his wife, Marcia; his children, Michele Green (Tony Vondracek) and Nathan (Jill) Green; his grandchildren, Dane, Sam, Will, Miles, Bella, Celia, and Olivia; his sister-in-law, Melinda Green; his in-laws, Vicki and Tony Hamilton, Greg and Kathy Lewis, and Mark and Sue Lewis; and his many nieces and nephews; 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 T. "Mike" Green 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 Mike Green as an expression of our deepest sympathy.