SR1400 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marvin Van Hoorn of Beason, who passed away on August 24, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Van Hoorn was born in McLean to Paul Sr. and Annetta Saathoff Van Hoorn on November 21, 1934; he graduated from McLean High School and served in the U.S. Army; he married Robin Lynn Alexander on April 2, 1961; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Van Hoorn was a lifelong farmer in the Beason area; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Van Hoorn was a member of Beason United Methodist Church, Atlanta American Legion Post 341, the Logan County Farm Bureau, the Beason Fire Department, and the Beason School Board; he enjoyed attending farm sales, horse races at the Logan County Fair, and visiting Brown County, where he farmed and hunted; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Van Hoorn was preceded in death by his wife, Robin; his great-grandson, Emmett Marvin Pickell; and his sisters, Margaret Renfrow and Doris Evans; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Van Hoorn is survived by his children, Marvin "Mardee" (Tara) Van Hoorn, Lori (Tom) Johnson, Shelley (Curt) Heery, and Scott (Chrissy) Van Hoorn; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his brothers, George Van Hoorn and Paul (Linda) Van Hoorn Jr.; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marvin Van Hoorn 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 Marvin Van Hoorn as an expression of our deepest sympathy.