SR0777 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Maynard "Red" White of Crystal Lake, who passed away on December 22, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Maynard White was born on January 26, 1937 in Chicago to Maynard and Margery (nee Williams) White; he graduated from Steinmetz High School in Chicago in 1954 and married Joanne Maday on September 22, 1956 in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Maynard White retired from the R.B. Hayward Company after over 40 years of service; he was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #73 and worked on many of the landmark buildings that make up Chicago's famous skyline; and

WHEREAS, Maynard White enjoyed working on and restoring cars, especially his '67 Camaro; he was an avid water and snow skier, a certified scuba diver, and enjoyed riding his bicycle; he also liked working in his garden, traveling, camping, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Maynard White was preceded in death by his parents, and by his sister, Joan (Ed) Rossi; and

WHEREAS, Maynard White is survived by his wife, Joanne; his daughters, Debbie (Kurt) Miller and Denise (John) Lindquist; and his grandchildren, Jeff (Nicole Szulc-Cieplicki) and Andi (Beau Sanchez) Miller and Brenna, Ryan, Kyle, and Raina Lindquist; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Maynard "Red" White, 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 Maynard White as an expression of our deepest sympathy.