SR2536 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dale Lee Hofer Sr. of Moline, who passed away on December 18, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Dale Hofer Sr. was born in Rock Island to Ben and Rose Hancq Hofer on November 19, 1946; he served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart; and

WHEREAS, Dale Hofer Sr. worked for Case in Bettendorf, Iowa, where he worked for over 30 years, retiring from the East Moline plant in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Dale Hofer Sr. enjoyed dirt track racing, which was a family affair; he was a fan of NASCAR and many other sports; he loved to read, play cards, attend car shows, and listening to classic rock music; he enjoyed spending time with his family and loved dancing and joking around; he enjoyed his trips to the East Moline Maid-Rite, and his days were not complete without a Pepsi and a Hershey's candy bar or a Reese's peanut butter cup; and

WHEREAS, Dale Hofer Sr. was preceded in death by his parents and his infant sister, Debbie; and

WHEREAS, Dale Hofer Sr. is survived by his children, Melissa (Tony) Maynard, Angela Hofer (Brad Anderson), Crystal Hofer, Brooke (Tylor) Enstrom, Dale Hofer Jr., and Madilynn Hofer; his sister, Sherrie (Joe) Slininger; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his special friend, Deb; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dale Lee Hofer Sr., 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 Dale Hofer Sr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.