SR0434 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lenny William Jensen III of McHenry, who passed away on April 9, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Lenny Jensen was born in Woodstock to Leonard William Jensen Jr. and Geraldine (Freund) Bastear on December 28, 1961; he graduated from the McHenry school system, where he was active in basketball and baseball; he earned his bachelor's degree from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he played four years of college varsity basketball and baseball; his senior year, he was awarded Athlete of the Year at Carroll College; and

WHEREAS, Lenny Jensen worked as a teacher, coach, realtor, and painter; and

WHEREAS, Lenny Jensen was preceded in death by his father, Lenny Jr., and his life partner, Selina John; and

WHEREAS, Lenny Jensen is survived by his mother, Gerri Bastear; Selina's parents, Rich and Joyce John; his sisters, Dar Castillo (Teri Johnston), Sharon (Dennis) Drake, and Tammy (Curt) Langille; his nieces and nephews, Stacy (Dan) Ryan, Scoutt, Reily, Jennifer (Vincent) Luisi, Avery, Harper, Sean (Amy), and Britt Langille; and his stepfather, Bud Bastear; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lenny William Jensen III, 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 Lenny Jensen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.