SR0331 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Alan R. "Al" Tebbe of Moline, who passed away on May 24, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Alan Tebbe was born in Moline to Alvin and Pearl (Bendt) Tebbe on July 26, 1941; he graduated from Rock Island High School in 1959; he served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963, where he acquired Signal Corps and electronic training; he married Karen Humberstone in 1961, and they had three daughters; he married Joyce Trainor in 1980; and

WHEREAS, Alan Tebbe was employed as a machine operator by three local companies, Ametek, International Harvester, and Prime Mover; he also worked as a part-time auto mechanic for 15 years; and

WHEREAS, Alan Tebbe enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, spending time with his dogs, and skiing; he was known for making vacation decisions based on his desire to hunt ducks daily; he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time at their cabin in northern Wisconsin, where they enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time together and with their friends; and

WHEREAS, Alan Tebbe was known for always being positive, never meeting a person he did not like, and often helping strangers in need; he was one of a kind and will be missed; and

WHEREAS, Alan Tebbe was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and three sisters; and

WHEREAS, Alan Tebbe is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joyce; his daughters, Michelle Tebbe, Melissa Tebbe, and Melinda (Mike) Wells; his granddaughters, Olivia, Kylie, and Mikayla; and his sister, Eleanor Sims; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Alan R. "Al" Tebbe 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 Alan Tebbe as an expression of our deepest sympathy.