SR1380 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George A. Lechner of McHenry, formerly of Palatine, who passed away on January 20, 2018; and

WHEREAS, George Lechner was born in Chicago to George A. and Irma (Ille) Lechner on July 15, 1938; he graduated from Maine Township High School East in 1956; he married Carol Baumer in Glenview on April 19, 1958; and

WHEREAS, George Lechner first worked as a printer for the General Telephone Directory; he joined the Des Plaines Fire Department in 1968; during his 20-year career, he attained the rank of Deputy Chief; he remained active in the field of fire service and worked in the Arlington Heights Emergency Management Department for seven years; he also worked for the office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal for eight years and was the Y2K Civilian Project Manager for Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights in 1999 and early 2000; and

WHEREAS, George Lechner was awarded honorary membership in the Fire Investigators Strike Force; he also served as a Trustee for the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District and was a member of the Illinois Professional Firefighters Association; and

WHEREAS, George Lechner was a member of and deacon at Lakeland Baptist Church in Lake Villa; he raised pigeons from the time he was seven years old and was a lifetime member of the American Giant Homer Association; in addition to holding many positions in that club, he was also recognized as a "Master Breeder"; and

WHEREAS, George Lechner was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandson, Michael Shane Lechner; and

WHEREAS, George Lechner is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol; his children, Pamela Lechner, Michael (Suzan) Lechner, and Dawn (Timothy) Andrlik; his grandchildren, Stephanie (Anthony) Nelson, Ashley (Kevin) Jensen, and Payton Andrlik; his great-grandchildren, Madelyn and Travis Nelson, and Andrew, Chloe, Elana, and Joy Jensen; his brother, Donald (Joan) Lechner; and his nephews, Jeffrey, Andrew (Michele), Gary (Laura) Lechner and their families; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of George A. Lechner 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 George Lechner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.