SR0053 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0053 LRB102 15753 ECR 21120 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George D. Ginder of New City, who passed away on January 22, 2020; and

WHEREAS, George Ginder was born in Springfield to Mary Ruth (Matthew) and Lloyd David Ginder on November 26, 1944; he graduated from Glenwood High School in Chatham in 1962 and earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University in 1966; he married Cheryl Elizabeth Koerper at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mendota on July 17, 1966 and earned a master's degree from the University of Illinois in 1970; and

WHEREAS, George Ginder taught vocational agriculture from 1966 to 1969 at Arming, Minier, and McLean High Schools; he then returned to the New City area to teach science at Glenwood Junior High School from 1969 to 1994 and farm with his family; he enjoyed raising Black Angus Cattle; and

WHEREAS, George Ginder was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rochester, where he served on various boards and in numerous roles, including as congregation president, elder, and Sunday school teacher; his family and grandchildren were central to his life, as were his friends who met regularly in "Butch's Basement", where all were welcome and no one was a stranger; he watched a multitude of games when his sons played baseball and put aside his fear of flying to visit his daughter in Puerto Rico; after retiring from teaching, he and Cheryl enjoyed day trips with friends; he was an avid fan of Illini Basketball and the Indianapolis Colts; and

WHEREAS, George Ginder was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, George Ginder is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his sons, David, Matthew (Jill), and Steven (Corinne); his daughter, Ruth (Scott); 15 grandchildren; his sister, Alice (Allen); seven cousins; and four nieces and nephews; 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 D. Ginder 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 George Ginder as an expression of our deepest sympathy.