SR0549 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0549 LRB102 20719 ECR 29598 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth "Ken" Batten of Rock Island, who passed away on September 17, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Ken Batten was born to Robert and Margaret (Anderson) Batten in Moline on October 29, 1948; he married Patricia Beyhl and later married Roxanne Stevenson; he served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Bergstom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas where he worked on F-4 Phantoms and Air Force One when it was there; and

WHEREAS, Ken Batten worked as an engineer for J. I. Case Company, Sears Manufacturing, and the Rock Island Arsenal; and

WHEREAS, Ken Batten was a member of various veteran service organizations, such as the American Legion, VFW, and VVA Chapter 299; and

WHEREAS, Ken Batten loved working on cars; his greatest joy in life was being able to attend his grandchildren's school and sporting events; and

WHEREAS, Ken Batten was preceded in death by his parents; his stepson, Rudy Larson; and his brother, Thomas Batten; and

WHEREAS, Ken Batten is survived by his sons, Jeff Batten and James Batten; his stepsons, Reggie (Caitlin) Larson and Rusty (Maribeth) Larson; his 15 grandchildren; his one great-grandchild; and his brothers, Larry Batten and Paul Batten; 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 Kenneth "Ken" Batten 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 Ken Batten as an expression of our deepest sympathy.