SR1146 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael Lee "Mike" Glassner, who passed away on August 3, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Mike Glassner was born in Chicago to Fred and Barbara (Franklin) Glassner on April 4, 1947; shortly afterward, his family moved to Rock Island; when he was six months old, he developed a high fever and convulsions and incurred brain damage from encephalitis; and

WHEREAS, As a child, Mike Glassner worked with Dr. Donald Davis of Augustana College in order to achieve his greatest potential; speech therapy was a huge part of this regimen, and he was able to attend Horace Mann Elementary School in their new special needs department; and

WHEREAS, Mike Glassner was able to get his driver's license by taking the test orally as he could not read; he held many jobs successfully; he worked at Jewel Supermarket and Ericksen Chevrolet, as well as serving as a custodian at corporate offices and schools; and

WHEREAS, Mike Glassner always had a special love of cars, and he asked everyone about their cars; he brought great joy to his family and friends with his innocence; and

WHEREAS, Mike Glassner was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Jared Carver; and

WHEREAS, Mike Glassner is survived by his siblings, Ron (Joyce) Glassner, Deborah Jennings, and Marcia (John) Carver and several other family members and friends; 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 Michael Lee "Mike" Glassner 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 Mike Glassner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.