SR2005 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marvin F. Mirr of Rock Island, who passed away on June 11, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Mirr was born on February 26, 1931 in Humphrey, Nebraska; his parents were Leo and Adeline Beller Mirr; he married Joyce Ellen Wiggers on June 19, 1954; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Mirr graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Rock Island in 1950; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Mirr proudly served our country in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Mirr was employed at the John Deere Plow Planter Works in Moline for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1982; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Mirr was an avid traveler, frequently visiting family and friends in the United States and Europe; he also enjoyed attending the theater, Chicago Cubs games, crossword puzzles, and playing video poker at Jumer's; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Mirr was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, and his siblings, Ilene Kennedy, Mardi Conover, Anita Kane, Kathleen Manion, and Ivan Mirr; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Mirr is survived by his loving companion of 16 years, Elizabeth Langheim; his children, Steven (Barbara), Ron (Deanne), Pamela (Don), and Diane (Brian); nine grandchildren; and his siblings, Dale and Lana Mirr, Carol and Don Hoover, Janet Robinson, and Betty Dies; 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 Marvin F. Mirr; and be it further

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