SR0480 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Terrance Paul "Terry" Brendle of McHenry, who passed away on March 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Terry Brendle was born in Woodstock on May 8, 1953 to Paul Carl and Ethel L. (nee Hachmeister) Brendle; he graduated from McHenry High School in 1971 and studied law enforcement at McHenry County College; and

WHEREAS, Terry Brendle was employed as a corrections officer for 26 years by the McHenry County Sheriff's Office; he also worked part-time at the McHenry Ace Hardware store; and

WHEREAS, Terry Brendle was a collector of antiques and an avid Model A Ford enthusiast; he was a member of the Chain-O-Lakes Chapter of the Model A Club of America, where he also served as the chapter's president; he also enjoyed gardening, entertaining, cooking, and hosting dinner parties; he taught himself to play the organ and loved playing for family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Terry Brendle was preceded in death by his parents, and his niece, Sheila Lamberg; and

WHEREAS, Terry Brendle is survived by his 2 sisters, Debra Manson and Karen (Roy) Lamberg; his brother, Steven Brendle; his niece, Michelle Ann; and his 2 nephews, Jason and Chad; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Terrance Paul "Terry" Brendle, 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 Terry Brendle as an expression of our deepest sympathy.