SR1297 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dennis Gene "Denny" Blumberg of O'Fallon, who passed away on September 11, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Denny Blumberg born in East St. Louis to Kenneth O. and Nancy (Haley) Blumberg on September 25, 1954 and grew up in Collinsville; he married Maureen Lillie in 1982; and

WHEREAS, Denny Blumberg worked for Huntington Chase Homes; he touched the lives of many as he built more than homes; he built friendships, relationships, and lasting bonds within the community; and

WHEREAS, Denny Blumberg was an avid boater and fan of the St. Louis Blues; he was a committed family man and enjoyed spending time at his two favorite places, Walt Disney World and the Lake of the Ozarks; and

WHEREAS, Denny Blumberg was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Blumberg, and his niece, Amy Blumberg; and

WHEREAS, Denny Blumberg is survived by his wife of 35 years, Maureen; his mother, Nancy Blumberg; his children, Sara (Jon) Townsend, Scott (Ashton) Blumberg, and Sean Blumberg; his brother, Kenny (Sue) Blumberg; his grandchild, Aidan Townsend; his mother-in-law, Janice Lillie; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dennis Gene "Denny" Blumberg, 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 Denny Blumberg as an expression of our deepest sympathy.