SR0512 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0512 LRB103 34541 ECR 64375 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Henry A. "Hank" Bowdoin of Wyoming, who passed away on September 23, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Hank Bowdoin was born to Ben and Evelyn (Adrian) Bowdoin in Mont Belvieu, Texas on April 8, 1941; he served in the U.S. Army; he married Benola "Bennie" Streitmatter on February 12, 1967; and

WHEREAS, Hank Bowdoin worked several jobs, including at IMC Fertilizer in Speer, Caterpillar Inc., Agri Power Inc. in Toulon as owner and operator, and Cutco Inc., before retiring in 2009; and

WHEREAS, Hank Bowdoin was a member of the Stark County Masonic Lodge #479 A.F. & A.M. and the Toulon American Legion; and

WHEREAS, Hank Bowdoin enjoyed fishing with his friends and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Hank Bowdoin was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Ben Bowdoin and Jim Bowdoin; and

WHEREAS, Hank Bowdoin is survived by his wife; his son, Brad (Chantel) Bowdoin; his daughter, Beth Tyre; his grandchildren, Allie Bowdoin, AJ Bowdoin, Adrian Bowdoin, Annika Bowdoin, Caleb Tyre, and Brody Tyre; and his sisters-in-law, Rose Bowdoin and Gail Bowdoin; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Henry A. "Hank" Bowdoin 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 Hank Bowdoin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.