SR0765 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gale M. Motsinger of Canton, who passed away on July 12, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Gale Motsinger was born on February 6, 1931 in Canton; his parents were Russell and Lucille (nee Hummel) Motsinger; he married Virginia Jeanne Wages on May 10, 1950 in Canton; and

WHEREAS, Gale Motsinger served his country as a member of the United States Naval Reserve for a year; and

WHEREAS, Gale Motsinger was employed at Caterpillar as an inspector for 34 1/2 years until his retirement in 1995; and

WHEREAS, Gale Motsinger was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton and the Shriners Consistory; he was also a Past Master of Lewistown Masonic Lodge #104; and

WHEREAS, Gale Motsinger enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and camping; he was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan; and

WHEREAS, Gale Motsinger is survived by his wife, Virginia; 6 children, Jan (Debbie) Motsinger, Robert J. Motsinger, Gerald "Gale" (Debbie) Motsinger, Randy (Kim) Motsinger, Sheila (Steve) Bottoms, and Michael Motsinger; 9 grandchildren, Carrie Schreiner, Stacey Watters, Donna Grant, Jeff Newlun, Ryan Motsinger, Alex Motsinger, Kurt Motsinger, Kyle Motsinger, and Eric Dennis; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Roger (Janet) Motsinger; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Gale M. Motsinger; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Gale Motsinger as an expression of our sympathy.