SR0637 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael E. Tekampe, who passed away on July 20, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Michael Tekampe was born in Chicago to Leo J. and Evelyn C. Tekampe on January 14, 1947; and

WHEREAS, Michael Tekampe made the United States Marine Corps his career and served three tours during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Michael Tekampe loved his friends and family dearly; he lived his life by the motto "Practice Random Kindness And Senseless Acts Of Beauty"; he will be missed by all who knew him; and

WHEREAS, Michael Tekampe was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Jennifer Kye Tekampe; his brothers, Ralph and Robert Tekampe; and his sister, Jeanne Franklin; and

WHEREAS, Michael Tekampe is survived by his daughters, Lindsay (Eric) Dennis and Kristina Shelley; his grandchildren, Luke Michael Dennis, Kyle Robert Dennis, Joseph Byron Shelley II, and Matthew Michael Shelley; his brothers, John L. and James Tekampe; his sisters, Mary Cash, Margaret Dausman, and Elizabeth Syvertsen; and many nieces and nephews; 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 Michael E. Tekampe 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 Tekampe as an expression of our deepest sympathy.