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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Michael E. Bulens of Moline, who 
4passed away on June 7, 2022; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Michael Bulens was born to Charles and Patricia 
6(Terry) Bulens in Rock Island on May 7, 1954; he graduated from 
7Alleman High School in 1972; he earned his associate's degree 
8from Blackhawk College; he served in the U.S. Air Force; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Michael  Bulens worked at the Rock Island Arsenal 
10for 40 years, where he  retired as division chief of 
11Information Technology Operations in 2012; and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, Michael Bulens enjoyed playing golf, volleyball, 
13softball, and basketball; he was an avid fan of the Notre Dame 
14Fighting Irish and the Green Bay Packers; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, Michael Bulens was preceded in death by his 
16parents; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, Michael Bulens is survived by his son, 
18Christopher (Samantha) Bulens; his daughter, Pamela Eastwood; 
19his grandchildren, Juliana Eastwood, Elliana Eastwood, and 
20Beau Bulens; his sister, Kathleen Sparks; his nieces, 
 
 
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1Stephanie (Jason) Rursch and Heather Sparks; his great-nephew 
2and great-nieces, Brayton, Kynlee, and Emma; and his friend, 
3Terrie Jordan; therefore, be it
  
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL 
5ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
6Michael E. Bulens and extend our sincere condolences to his 
7family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
8further
  
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
10presented to the family of Michael Bulens as an expression of 
11our deepest sympathy.