SR2160 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gregory J. Struck, who passed away on July 23, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Struck was born on August 16, 1935 in Chicago; his parents were Frank and Columbia Struck; he married Dora Clark on November 7, 1964; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Struck served in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Struck worked as a mechanic for United Airlines for many years until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Struck was an avid collector, especially of stamps and coins; he also enjoyed golfing, buying and selling his collections on eBay, and watching Chicago sports teams; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Struck is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Frank and Gilbert; and his sister, Geraldine; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Struck is survived by his wife, Dorie; his children, Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Grant, Amy (Dennis) Eggers, and Steven (Erin) Struck; his grandchildren, Grace, James, Katelyn, Megan, William, Jack, Simon, and Emmett; his brother, Marvin (Phyllis) Struck; and many 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 Gregory J. Struck; and be it further

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