SR0997 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard K. Hakanson of Silvis, who passed away on April 2, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hakanson was born to Elmer and Juanita (Rees) Hakanson in Crawfordsville, Iowa on September 21, 1934; he served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1959; he married Phyllis Cox on February 27, 1960, and she preceded him in death in 1997; he later married Barbara (Brand) Bennett in 2000; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hakanson was employed at John Deere; he retired in 1994; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hakanson was a self-taught, talented woodworker and handyman; he loved American history and hot rods; he adored all animals, and he was known for helping and bringing home stray cats and dogs; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hakanson was funny, long-winded, opinionated, stubborn, tough, and sometimes downright cantankerous; he was very proud of and adored Connie (Farrance) Brackney, Louis Andre Delouiser, and Cherie (Peterson) Husain, his "rug rats"; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hakanson was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis, and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hakanson is survived by his wife, Barbara; his daughter, Reesa (Kenneth) Douglas; and his brother, E. Rees (Kathy) Hakanson; 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 Richard K. Hakanson 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 Richard Hakanson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.