SR1298 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1298 LRB102 29746 LAW 41808 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George McLain "Mac" Pogue of Peoria, who passed away on November 13, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Mac Pogue was born to George and Jane (Bruner) Pogue in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 6, 1945; he graduated from East Peoria Community High School in 1963; he earned his bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Bradley University in 1967; he was awarded a NASA scholarship and pursued an advanced degree in Mathematics at Kansas University; and

WHEREAS, Mac Pogue returned to Peoria in 1969 and embarked on a 34-year career in I/T at Keystone Steel & Wire Company, Caterpillar Inc., and the IBM Corporation; and

WHEREAS, Mac Pogue was a dedicated scout leader with the W. D. Boyce Council, Boy Scouts of America, and he was the proud father of two Eagle Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Mac Pogue, in retirement, was a passionate community volunteer, learner, mentor, and tutor; he served as a founding board member of the Peoria Charter School Initiative, which launched the Quest Charter Academy; he was active in the Peoria Area World Affairs Council, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Bradley University, Friends of Proctor Center, and Our Saviour's Chapel; and

WHEREAS, Mac Pogue was well known for his optimism, curiosity, and friendliness; he always had a smile and a question ready, and he was never the first to leave any gathering; he loved playing handball, listening to good music, and traveling with family and friends; he deeply enjoyed living in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Mac Pogue was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bruce Pogue; and

WHEREAS, Mac Pogue is survived by his wife of 44 years, Connie (Cress) Pogue; his sons, Bart (Sarah) Pogue and Justin Pogue; his half sister, Eileen (Bob) DeWeese; his two grandsons; and many other loved ones; 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 George McLain "Mac" Pogue 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 Mac Pogue as an expression of our deepest sympathy.