SR1513 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Wayne H. Macklin of Crystal Lake, who passed away on September 10, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Wayne Macklin was born on January 6, 1931 in DeKalb to Gertrude and Harry Macklin; he served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954, stationed in Munich, Germany during the Korean Conflict; he graduated with honors from the University of Illinois in Champaign with a degree in agriculture; he married Joan Montavon on July 12, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Wayne Macklin was employed at Charter International Oil for 22 years, where he held several management positions, and then with the Alexander Chemical Corporation as a partner; and

WHEREAS, Wayne Macklin was an avid sports fan and served as an usher for the Chicago Cubs for 8 years after he retired; he also enjoyed fishing, boating, golfing, and traveling with his wife, taking many river cruises; he was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, where he served as usher for many years, and the Crystal Lake Country Club since 1978; and

WHEREAS, Wayne Macklin was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Wayne Macklin is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan; children, Julie Bruner (Tom Stejskal) and John Macklin (Tammy Johnson); grandchildren, Kelly Bruner and Avery and Jack Macklin; brother, Ronald (Elsie) Macklin; sister, Betty (the late Robert) Sanders; sisters-in-law, Carol (late Cork) Holmes and Norma (the late Verner) McPherron; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Wayne H. Macklin, 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 Wayne Macklin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.