SR1194 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mark Bell of Streamwood, who passed away on June 5, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Mark Bell grew up in Michigan but was a longtime resident of Streamwood; and

WHEREAS, Mark Bell served as the custodial manager of the Streamwood Park District, where he worked for 26 years; he started as a custodian with the park district on March 18, 1996, two weeks prior to the grand opening of the Park Place Family Recreation Center; he was noted by colleagues for being a great coworker and the unofficial historian of Park Place; and

WHEREAS, Prior to his tenure with the Streamwood Park District, Mark Bell worked as a superintendent at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg during the 1980s and 1990s, overseeing building maintenance and cleaning crews; and

WHEREAS, Mark Bell was an avid fan of the University of Michigan; he was very involved at his church, enjoyed golfing, and loved spending time with his family; alongside his wife, children, and grandchildren, he was a fixture at Streamwood Park District parks, facilities, and events; and

WHEREAS, Mark Bell was known for being a kind, patient, humble, and hardworking person and a devoted family man; and

WHEREAS, Mark Bell was the husband of Trish for 40 years; the father of David (Anna) Bell and Karen (Ray Krivanek) Bell; the grandfather of Emma, Zach, Natalie, Abigail, Jake, Ray, and honorary grandson, Dryden Helland; the brother of Dave (Pam) Bell and Sandy (the late Phil) Richardson; and the brother-in-law of Bob Bouse; 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 Mark Bell 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 Mark Bell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.