SR1202 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Douglas "Doug" Olson of Quincy, who passed away on September 11, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Doug Olson, the son of Glen and Frances Louise Noble Olson, was born on January 7, 1956; he graduated from Highland High School in Ewing, Missouri; he received his bachelor's degree from Northeast Missouri State University and his Master of Business Administration from Quincy University; he married Deborah "Debbie" Marquardt in Quincy on June 27, 1981; and

WHEREAS, Doug Olson was employed as a sales coordinator for many years and later as manager of operations at the Moorman Manufacturing Company; he served as human resources director at Huck Store Fixture Company, a financial advisor at Waddell & Reed, and later as director of human resources for the City of Quincy; he retired as director of human resources at Hollister-Whitney Elevator Corporation; and

WHEREAS, Doug Olson loved being on the water, boating with his family and friends on the Mississippi River, at the Lake of the Ozarks, and in Florida, where he enjoyed watching sunsets on Manasota Key Beach; he could often be found sitting on his deck, enjoying good conversation with friends and family; he also enjoyed working with his hands and completed various home improvement projects over the years; he was an avid fan of the Missouri Tigers and Mizzou Athletics since he was a child; and

WHEREAS, Doug Olson was a devoted family man, and his three grandchildren brought him great joy; he loved attending his children's swim meets and his grandchildren's various activities; he and his wife, Debbie, often served as second parents to their children's friends; and

WHEREAS, Doug Olson was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Anthony and Nancy Marquardt; and his brothers-in-law, Stan Platz and Jeffrey Marquardt; and

WHEREAS, Doug Olson is survived by his wife, Debbie; his children, Brooke (Mike) Spring and Brett Olson; three grandchildren; his sisters, Karen Platz and Tammy (Tom) Schroeder; his sister-in-law, Susan Bennett; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Douglas "Doug" Olson 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 Doug Olson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.