SR1550 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Leonard Anton "Slick" Mullink of Bunker Hill, who passed away on October 27, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Mullink was born in Bunker Hill on January 4, 1934 to Anton and Kathryn (nee Sneeringer) Mullink; he married Billie Jean (nee Ray) Mullink on July 31, 1953 in Bunker Hill; he was a veteran of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Mullink worked as a laborer and foreman for the Olin Corporation; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Mullink was a member of the St. Mary Church's Knights of Columbus and St. Mary Church; he was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed spending time with his family; he also enjoyed carpentry work, playing guitar, and playing with the family band; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Mullink was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Bethany Orban; his brothers, Harold Mullink, James Mullink, Thomas Mullink, and Frank Mullink; and his sister, Rosalia K. Rhoads; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Mullink is survived by his wife, Billie; his children, Mary Jane (Jim) Hessel, Tammy (Mike) Orban, and Teresa Mullink; his grandchildren, Jim (Allison) Hessel II, Dawn Arzuagas, Eric Arzuagas, Brad (Erin) Collins, Cristi (Kenny) Kueck, Bryan (Shadow) Collins, Valerie (Alex) Naylor, and Nick (Nicole) Orban; his great-grandchildren, Elijah Dannenbrinx, Maria Arzuagas, Kameron Kueck, Kobe Rippy, Courtney Kueck, Ethan Collins, Klayton Kueck, Abby Collins, Mora Arzuagas, Gwyndylan Kueck, Kasen Arzuagas, Harlow Collins, Maxx Naylor, James and Jackson Hessel, and Rosemary Hessel; and his siblings, Gene (Marie) Mullink, Jane Diestelhorst, Lois Meehan, Ruth Ann Biermann, Betty Scott, and Alice (Allan) Greeling; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Leonard Anton "Slick" Mullink, 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 Leonard Mullink as an expression of our deepest sympathy.