HR0502 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Anthony Michael Geisen of Godfrey, who passed away on October 29, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Geisen was born to Sara (Dixon) Geisen and Roy Geisen in Clayton, Missouri on August 18, 2003; he graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in 2021, where he was a member of the National Honor Society; he continued his education and attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville to study cybersecurity; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Geisen was an active member of the community, working at Home Depot in Alton and serving as a member of Troop 16 of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA); he remained committed to the community and never failed to make ethical and moral choices over his lifetime, upholding the values BSA and his faith bestowed upon him; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Geisen was a man of integrity and impeccable character who was deeply committed to his Catholic faith; he will be remembered for his love for his family, for his kind-hearted nature, and for holding fast to his convictions; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Geisen was preceded in death by his infant brother, Samuel John Geisen, and his grandparents, James and Bernadine Geisen and Don Dixon and Ellen Wiley; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Geisen is survived by his parents; his girlfriend, Kashish Tandon; his brothers, Adam (Monica) Geisen, Alex Geisen, Andrew (Alyssa Harang) Geisen, Aaron (Brittney) Geisen, and Avery Geisen; and his nieces and nephews, Violet Geisen, Sylvia Geisen, Kaden Geisen, Carter Geisen, and, due in December, Ameila Geisen; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Anthony Michael Geisen 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 Anthony Geisen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.