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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Gary 
4Hongsermeier of Irvington, who passed away on May 14, 2016; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Gary Hongsermeier was born on August 23, 1960 in 
6Centralia; his parents were Harry and Bernice Westermeyer 
7Hongsermeier; he farmed in the Hoyleton area for many years and 
8was a great leader and friend of southwestern Illinois; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Gary Hongsermeier was a member of Zion United 
10Church of Christ in Hoyleton, where he served on the church 
11council and the cemetery committee; he was dedicated to serving 
12his community and was a proud member of the Irvington Ruritan 
13Club, where he committed himself to the club's motto of 
14"Fellowship, Goodwill, and Community Service"; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, Gary Hongsermeier served on the Irvington Village 
16Board and the Washington County Soil and Water Board; he was a 
17long time Jaycee and served as the President of the Illinois 
18Jaycee Senate; he was a staunch supporter and asset to Illinois 
19State Representative Charlie Meier; he was also active in the 
20Washington County Republican Party and enjoyed participating 
21in competitive barbecue events; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Gary Hongsermeier was preceded in death by his 
2parents; and
  
 
3    WHEREAS, Gary Hongsermeier is survived by his sisters, 
4Nancy Fechtler, Patty (Terry) Mount, and Judy Hongsermeier; his 
5nephews, Adam Fechtler and Jeremy Mount and special friend, 
6Lauren Edwards; his niece, Becky (Tim) Arndt; and seven 
7great-nieces and great-nephews; therefore, be it
  
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
9NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
10mourn the passing of Gary Hongsermeier and extend our sincere 
11condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved 
12him; and be it further
  
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
14presented to the family of Gary Hongsermeier as an expression 
15of our deepest sympathy.