Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0630

SR0630 LRB104 20881 ECR 34548 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Andy Jack Bolsen, who passed away on February 14, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Andy Bolsen was born to Floyd Virgil "Short" Bolsen and Anna Jane (Harrell) Bolsen on June 10, 1954; he was raised in rural Moultrie County; he married Tina Marie Williams at First Christian Church in Lovington on March 1, 1980; and

WHEREAS, Andy Bolsen helped lead the family farm after the untimely passing of his father; he also worked for Fathauer Grainland, where he designed, tested, and created multiple devices, including a seed blower, a tractor mounted auger, and a grain truck conversion, before retiring in March 2025; and

WHEREAS, Andy Bolsen was a lifelong member of the Illinois Farm Bureau, serving as president of the Moultrie County Farm Bureau from 2014 through November 2025; he attended the Annual Farm Bureau Convention for many years, where he often spoke on the delegate floor and helped pass the professional membership class; and

WHEREAS, Andy Bolsen spent more than 15 years working with and supporting area county fairs as his daughters showed livestock, and he served on the boards of the Moultrie-Sullivan County and Piatt County Fair for years; he founded and led the Piatt County Antique Outlaw Tractor Pull for more than a decade; and

WHEREAS, Andy Bolsen's pride and joy were his family, especially his children and grandchildren, who affectionately referred to him as "Papa", among other nicknames; and

WHEREAS, Andy Bolsen was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Floyd Virgil Bolsen Jr. and Jake (Jan) Bolsen; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and

WHEREAS, Andy Bolsen is survived by his wife of 45 years, Tina; his daughters, Heather Martin, Marissa (Nick) Fluture, and Christina (James) Gillen; nine grandchildren; his sisters, Meredith (Richard) Rudolphi, Carolyn (Paul) Millar, and Cathie (David) Adcock; one uncle; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Andy Jack Bolsen 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 Andy Bolsen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.