SR1334 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David Schweig, who passed away on June 4, 2022 at the age of 86; and

WHEREAS, David Schweig was born in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago on January 15, 1936; he attended Tilton Elementary School, Austin High School, and Wilbur Wright Junior College; he earned his degree in Economics from Denison University in Granville, Ohio; he attended graduate school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; he later became a longtime Oak Park resident; and

WHEREAS, David Schweig was employed by the National Labor Relations Board and Chicago's Schwinn Bicycle Company in its Labor Relations Department; he eventually became an entrepreneur in several ventures, including food service and real estate; and

WHEREAS, David Schweig loved captivating conversation, engrossing books, and vintage firearms; he was an optimist with an unwavering spirit who will be remembered for his abundant sense of humor, keen intellect, and affable personality; and

WHEREAS, David Schweig was an advocate for civil rights and a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, an apparent contradiction about which he loved to debate others; and

WHEREAS, David Schweig is survived by his wife, Cynthia; his daughters, Jessica Schweig, Leslie Bauer, and Melinda Schweig; his stepchildren, Julia Harris-McCline and Chris Harris; his grandchildren, Carmelo Harris, JaMya McCline, and Jamall McCline; and his numerous nieces and nephews; 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 David Schweig 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 David Schweig as an expression of our deepest sympathy.