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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Michael "Mike" Baumbach of Moline, who 
4passed away on November 17, 2020; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Mike Baumbach was born in Rock Island to Dale and 
6Dorothy (Allen) Baumbach on September 9, 1949; he graduated 
7from Moline High School; he served in the U.S. Army for 12 
8years with many units; he was most proud of being a tank 
9commander and serving with the 11th Armored Calvary; he married 
10Cynthia Licht in Hampton on July 15, 2000; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, Mike Baumbach worked at the Rock Island Arsenal 
12for 30 years, where he last served as a test tech at the range, 
13before retiring in 2011; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, Mike Baumbach was known by his nickname "Bomber" 
15and for loving life; he was a life member of the VFW; he loved 
16riding his Harley next to his wife and his many friends; he 
17also loved spending time with his family, friends, and his 
18"brothers and sisters by different mothers", especially his 
19best friend, Frank, and his brother, Kenny; he will be 
20remembered for his big heart and for being a friend to all; and
  
 
21    WHEREAS, Mike Baumbach was preceded in death by his 
 
 
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1daughter, Katina Baumbach; his granddaughter, Heaven Leigh 
2Fulton; his parents; his brother, Steve Baumbach; and his 
3"Golden" 4-footed best buddy, Bailey; and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, Mike Baumbach is survived by his wife, Cyndi; his 
5daughter, Wendy West; his grandchildren, Sean (Zoe) Fulton and 
6Elizabeth West; his brothers, Barry (Sharon) Baumbach and Kenny 
7Baumbach; his sister-in-law, Margie Baumbach; his many nieces, 
8nephews, and cousins; and his fur buddy, Tucker; therefore, be 
9it
  
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL 
11ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
12Michael "Mike" Baumbach and extend our sincere condolences to 
13his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
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15    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
16presented to the family of Mike Baumbach as an expression of 
17our deepest sympathy.