SR1082 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Larry Joseph Bodin of Silvis, who passed away on June 24, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Larry Bodin was born to Neal A. and Lois L. Havlik Bodin in Duluth, Minnesota on February 21, 1940; he was educated in the Quad Cities and graduated from Rock Island High School in 1958; he served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965; he married Bonnie Jones in Rock Island on July 3, 1969, and she preceded him in death on March 7, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Larry Bodin was employed at Oscar Meyer and Rich Metals and retired from Alter Metals, all of which were based in Davenport; and

WHEREAS, Larry Bodin was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Victory Baptist Church in East Moline; he enjoyed photography, motorcycles, shooting sports, and toy collecting; and

WHEREAS, Larry Bodin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bonnie; and his grandson, Jordan Lee DeGroot; and

WHEREAS, Larry Bodin is survived by his daughter, Rebecca (Mark) Hilliard; his son, Brian (Carrie) Bodin; his grandchildren, Mark Andrew (Tonya) Hilliard, Bridget Ellen (Tim) Bearden, Andrew Wayne (Rachel) DeGroot, Joshua James Russell (Dakota) DeGroot, Michael Jeremiah Hilliard, Chance Skyler DeGroot, Mason James Hilliard, Hannah Lee Bodin, and Jesse Ray Bodin; his 11 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Rodger Bodin and Bruce Bodin; and his sister, Jan Bodin; 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 Larry Joseph Bodin 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 Larry Bodin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.