SR1506 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John E. "Jack" Benson of Waukegan, who passed away on January 10, 2016; and

WHEREAS, John Benson was born to Arnold and Eunice (nee Clapham) Benson on April 25, 1937; he graduated from North Elementary School, Waukegan Township High School in 1954, and the University of Denver with a degree in business administration; he served in the National Guard, earning the rank of Sergeant; and

WHEREAS, John Benson became an electrician, working for his father at Benson Electric; when his father retired, he took over as President; he successfully ventured into traffic signals, street lighting, and other areas; and

WHEREAS, John Benson was active with the National Electrical Contractors; he served as President of the Waukegan Jaycees and the Lake County Contractors Association; he was a 50-year member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 150 and a 54-year member the Glen Flora C.C. City Club; he served on the Apprenticeship Board and the Waukegan Historical Committee; and

WHEREAS, John Benson enjoyed golf, traveling, sudoku, dancing, milkshakes, and the adventurous surprises his wife came up with such as heli-hiking, white water rafting, and kayaking; and

WHEREAS, John Benson is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Anne; his sister, Jane; his sister-in-law, Diane; and his numerous nephews and nieces; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John E. "Jack" Benson, 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 John Benson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.