SR0656 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Brian Scott Anderson of Rockford, who passed away on June 19, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Brian Anderson was born in Rockford to Gene and Gina Anderson on March 8, 1954; and

WHEREAS, Brian Anderson owned the Anderson Automotive Group of Rockford and Loves Park; he started in the automotive business with his father, Gene Anderson, in 1970 in Loves Park with the Datsun-Saab franchise, which later became Nissan and Mazda; they added the Dodge and Toyota franchises in 1989; he retired in the early 1990s and went on to build one of the largest auto groups in Northern Illinois with 12 new car franchises and five locations in Rockford and Loves Park; and

WHEREAS, Brian Anderson's favorite pastime was competing in skeet tournaments across the United States; he won numerous awards, including Arizona State Champion in 2016 and 2017, and several placements at the world skeet championships; he was also a skeet coach and mentored many young athletes; and

WHEREAS, Brian Anderson was always willing to support community projects and charitable organizations, many times with little or no recognition; and

WHEREAS, Brian Anderson was preceded in death by his mother, Gina (Yeakle) Anderson; and

WHEREAS, Brian Anderson is survived by his wife, Judy Anderson; his son, Chad (Sara) Anderson; his daughter, Stephanie (Ryan) Finney; his father, Gene Anderson; his stepmother, Maggie Berkheimer; his grandchildren, Danny McGee, Meghan McGee, Taylor Anderson, Carter Finney, and Evelyn Finney; his brother, James (Elizabeth) Anderson; his sister, Cindy (Ted) Markee; his niece, Hailey Markee; and his nephews, Tom Anderson, Sam Anderson, Blaine Love, and Cole Love; therefore, be it

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