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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Gary L. DeCraene of Bettendorf, Iowa, 
4formerly of Moline, who passed away on December 18, 2016; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Gary DeCraene was born in Moline to Cyriel "Cy" 
6and Selena Elizabeth "Liz" (VanOpdorp) DeCraene on September 
722, 1938; he served in the United States  Navy aboard the 
8aircraft carrier USS Essex CVA-9; he married Betty Ritter at 
9Sacred Heart Church in Moline on June 6, 1961; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, In his early years, Gary DeCraene worked at the 
11store owned and operated by his parents, Black Hawk Hardware; 
12and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Gary DeCraene had an affinity for antique cars, 
14especially his 1936 Dodge Truck; he enjoyed taking care of his 
15yard at home; and
  
 
  
16    WHEREAS, Gary DeCraene is survived by his wife, Betty; his 
17son, Rick (Cheryl) DeCraene; his   daughter, Pam French; his 
18grandchildren, Rachel, Dana, Spencer, Luke, and Mya; and many 
19nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
  
 
20    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL 
 
 
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1ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
2Gary L. DeCraene, and extend our sincere condolences to his 
3family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
4further
  
 
5    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
6presented to  the family of  Gary DeCraene as an expression of 
7our deepest sympathy.