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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of John E. Salzer of East Peoria, who 
4passed away on November 23, 2025; and
 
5    WHEREAS, John Salzer was born to Trevlin and Margaret 
6(Edwards) Salzer in Peoria on August 28, 1949; he graduated 
7from East Peoria Community High School in 1967; he earned his 
8degree in engineering from Bradley University; he married 
9Barbara Ervin in Peoria on December 6, 1974; and
 
10    WHEREAS, John Salzer worked with Peoria Local 649 of the 
11International Union of Operating Engineers from 1973 to 2009; 
12and
 
13    WHEREAS, John Salzer served Msgr. E.L. Grzybowski Council 
147580 of the Knights of Columbus in many capacities, including 
15as Grand Knight from 1997 to 1998; he was also a member of 
16Spalding Assembly 0206 of the Fourth Degree Knights of 
17Columbus; he was awarded the title Knight of Knights, the 
18highest honor, by the Peoria Diocese Chapter of the Knights of 
19Columbus in 2012; and
 
20    WHEREAS, John Salzer was a lifelong member of St. Monica 
21Catholic Church in East Peoria; he was also one of the original 
 
 
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1founders, organizers, and chairpersons for the drive-through 
2Folepi Narrated Nativity display in East Peoria; and
 
3    WHEREAS, John Salzer was preceded in death by his sister, 
4Sheila; his brother, Dick; and one infant brother; and
 
5    WHEREAS, John Salzer is survived by his wife of 50 years, 
6Barbara Salzer; his children, Tracie Crawford, Kristie (Scott) 
7Garver, and Joe (Kelly) Salzer; his brothers, Bob Salzer and 
8Phil (Nancy) Salzer; five grandchildren; and five 
9great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
11ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
12John E. Salzer and extend our sincere condolences to his 
13family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
14further
 
15    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
16presented to the family of John Salzer as an expression of our 
17deepest sympathy.