SR1798 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Matthew C. Murrin of Silvis, who passed away on April 15, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Murrin was born on September 20, 1924 in Moline; his parents were Michael J. and Mary C. Murrin; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Murrin served his country in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Cumberland and was among the first to enter Tokyo Bay; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Murrin worked at I.H. Works in East Moline for 33 years until his retirement in 1981; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Murrin was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Church in Moline and was a Chicago Cubs and Bears fan; he was a past-president and charter member of the National Corvette Club and was one of the founders of the Midwest Corvette Car Club; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Murrin was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and two brothers; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Murrin is survived by his sisters, Patricia Gaydon, Rita Johnson, Betty Marco, and Kay Murrin; his brother, Paul (Carol) Murrin; and his 23 nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Matthew C. Murrin; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Matthew Murrin as an expression of our sympathy.