SR2551 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marvin Edward "Bear" Dycus, who passed away on November 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Dycus was born in Lyons County, Kentucky to Doyle and Birdie Baldwin Dycus on May 21, 1928; he served in the United States military and was stationed in Japan; he married Ruth Bluemel in Woodstock on August 25, 1954; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Dycus retired from the Eaton Corporation after 33 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Dycus enjoyed gardening, canning, Pinochle, and watching the Chicago Bulls, St. Louis Cardinals, and college basketball; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Dycus was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia, Julia, and Edna, and his brothers, Clifton, Hewlett, Jake, and Russell; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Dycus is survived by his wife, Ruth; his sons, Patrick (Mary) Kilroy, and Michael (Cathy) Dycus; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his sisters-in-law, Juanita Dycus, Peggy Dycus, Helga Hahn, and Karin Schacht; his brothers-in-law, William Hahn, and Reiner Lindner; 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 mourn the passing of Marvin Edward "Bear" Dycus, 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 Marvin Dycus as an expression of our deepest sympathy.