SR1242 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Benny John "BJ" Reinke, who passed away on August 6, 2022; and

WHEREAS, BJ Reinke was born to Melvin "John" and Esther "Irene" (Pruett) Reinke in Alton on February 20, 1954; he served in the U.S. Navy; and

WHEREAS, BJ Reinke previously worked as a boilermaker until 1980; and

WHEREAS, BJ Reinke was a member of Zion Lutheran Church; and

WHEREAS, BJ Reinke was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Charlotte Allred; his parents; and his brothers, Scott and Melvyn; and

WHEREAS, BJ Reinke is survived by his children and their spouses, Dan (Heather) Reinke, Lucy Leahy, and Shane Gray; his siblings and their spouses, Cathy (Keith) Willlis, Karl (Debi) Reinke, and Jackie Leahy; his grandchildren, Deven Reinke, Deren Reinke, Hunter Porteous, Dakota Porteous, Gavin Gray, and Alyssa Gray; and his many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; 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 Benny John "BJ" Reinke 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 BJ Reinke as an expression of our deepest sympathy.