HR0582 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Lane M. Lindstrom of Pontiac, who passed away on July 20, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Lane Lindstrom was the only child of Laverne "Lindy" and Evelyn L. (Leimbacher) Lindstrom; he was born in Joliet on September 23, 1959; he graduated from Joliet East High School in 1977 and attended Joliet Junior College; he married Shelly on October 6, 1990; and

WHEREAS, Lane Lindstrom dedicated his life to his passion for radio; he worked as a broadcast engineer for over 18 radio stations throughout his career; he was employed by WSPY in Plano, for whom he worked tirelessly for over 45 years; he was part owner of WJEZ in Pontiac; he was also a partner of Grundy County Broadcasters, WCSJ/WJDK, in Morris; he worked diligently as Chief Engineer of WCCQ in Joliet in the 1990s and for radio stations WWJTW and WAJP, also based in Joliet; he also worked passionately for WTRX-FM Pontiac, WDND-FM in Coal City, WIVR Kankakee, WSQR in Sycamore, WLBK in DeKalb, and WOAM in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Among Lane Lindstrom's most celebrated work was his Friday Afternoon Oldies Get-Together, for which he brought classic oldies back to life for his many listeners each Friday afternoon; throughout his time in radio, his extensive knowledge of the music came shining through; he provided countless hours of entertainment for listeners from all over the United States who called in, messaged, and eventually became his good friends; he broadcasted on WJEZ for over 25 years and most recently on WGCY in Gibson City; his extraordinary dedication and love for his work and craft was both genuine and pure; and

WHEREAS, Lane Lindstrom was a selfless man, always willing to offer a hand or speak to anyone in need; he was proud of his work, his community, and his family; he always had a song in his heart and one in cue ready to play; and

WHEREAS, Lane Lindstrom's family could not have asked for a better man to call husband, dad, and papa; he left each with memories that will last them a lifetime and a music library so big they will never be without a song in their hearts; in his own words, "If you do something you love, you will never work a day in your life"; he never worked a Friday; and

WHEREAS, Lane Lindstrom is survived by his wife, Shelly; his daughters, Elizabeth "Liz" (Mitch) McDonald and Allie (Bud) Crane; and his grandchildren, Rolen Jack and Berkley Marie McDonald; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lane M. Lindstrom 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 Lane Lindstrom as a symbol of our respect and esteem.