SR1831 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gary G. Newman of Moline, who passed away on April 26, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Gary Newman was born in Cambridge to Wilbur G. and Beverly J. (Brown) Newman on August 4, 1948; he married Linda Fittro at Memorial Heights Church in Rock Island on December 28, 1968 and served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971; and

WHEREAS, Gary Newman retired from the United States Postal Service in 2009, following 38 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Gary Newman was a perfectionist who greatly enjoyed organizing and labeling all of his belongings; he spent lots of time "tinkering", whether it be in his office at home or on a car in the garage; he was an avid NASCAR and Minnesota Vikings fan and compiled a large memorabilia collection for the two; and

WHEREAS, Gary Newman was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers-in-law; and

WHEREAS, Gary Newman is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughter, Melanie (Tuan) Dang; his son, Daniel (Brianne) Newman; his grandchildren, Brittany Guthrie, Ragan Bax, and Tyler, Jacalyn, Leigha, and Riley Newman; his great-grandchildren, Jaida and Karlie Guthrie and one on the way; his brother-in-law, Kenneth Fittro; his sisters-in-law, Millie Mills and Susan (John) Steves; and several nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gary G. Newman, 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 Gary Newman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.