SR0825 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eugene Everard "Gene" Welch of Rock Island, who passed away on January 16, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Gene Welch was born to John and Gladys (Anderson) Welch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 1, 1938; he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1960; he married Jeanetta Lou Valeu in Cedar Rapids on November 5, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Gene Welch worked as a machinist at the Rock Island Arsenal; after 27 years and 7 months of faithful service, he retired on April 2, 1993; while working on the Arsenal Island, he served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and retired on June 30, 1998; and

WHEREAS, Gene Welch was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Rock Island; he also loved worshipping and visiting with his family at Heritage Church on Saturday evenings; and

WHEREAS, Gene Welch was a loving husband, father, papa, great-grandpa, and friend; he was an avid firearm enthusiast; he loved reading, playing computer games, and collecting things; he especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in their extracurricular activities and being with family; and

WHEREAS, Gene Welch was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanetta, and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Gene Welch is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tamijean and Eric Mumma; his grandchildren, Ashlyn, Abigail (Anthony), Amanda, and E.J. Mumma; his great-granddaughter, Amora Pittington; and his several nieces, nephews, and extended family members; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Eugene Everard "Gene" Welch 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 Gene Welch as an expression of our deepest sympathy.