SR1985 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lawrence E. "Larry" McGinnis of Hillsdale, who passed away on May 27, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence McGinnis was born on February 19, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa; his parents were Edward and Vera Phillips McGinnis; he married Susan Beetem on September 3, 1966 in Dubuque, Iowa; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence McGinnis was a veteran of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence McGinnis loved NASCAR, camping, and working on golf carts; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence McGinnis was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Barbra Pregler; and his brothers-in-law, Don Pregler and Leo Pottebaum; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence McGinnis is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Susan; his son, Bill (Joanna) McGinnis; his daughters, Dawn Hall, Terri Massa, and Cheri (Rick) Kessler; his 11 grandchildren; his two great-grandchildren; his sister, Shirley Pottebaum; and his brothers, James McGinnis and Wayne McGinnis; 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 Lawrence E. "Larry" McGinnis; and be it further

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