SR0503 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Patrick "Twink" Tavine of Springfield, who passed away on August 19, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Tavine was born to Genevieve and Mike Tavine in Springfield on December 1, 1949; he graduated from Griffin High School, known today as Sacred Heart-Griffin; he attended Springfield College in Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Tavine worked for the Illinois Department of Public Health; he also owned and operated several Springfield bars and restaurants; he first opened Pat Tavine's at Chatham Road and Wabash Avenue in 1970; he reopened The Lake Club at 2840 Fox Bridge Road in 1980; after closing the original The Lake Club in 1988, he later operated The Lake Club II on Toronto Road with Steve Morrison; he was associated with a number of other establishments in Springfield, including Gilligans, P.T.'s Salla D-Ballo, The Spot, On Broadway, and Jake and Elwood's; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Tavine became involved in politics as a Republican committeeman in Precinct 100 and as chairman of the southern district of Springfield for the Sangamon County Republicans; he joined the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (SMEAA) Board in 1980, where he served as secretary; he later left the authority to run for Ward 10 of the Springfield City Council in 1987, which was unsuccessful; he was reappointed to SMEAA in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Tavine enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, people watching, sitting at the bar, tipping big, and watching golf, football, and baseball; he also enjoyed making others laugh; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Tavine loved his children and worked hard to provide for his family; he was a loyal friend to many; he will be remembered as an avid storyteller, a gregarious host, and a local legend in the bar business; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Tavine is survived by his daughter, Leah (Sean) Stutler; his grandsons, Mason and Jackson; his daughter, Jill (partner Joe) Tavine; his brother, Mike (Terry) Tavine; his nieces, Jennifer Craig and Sarah Leemans; and his nephew, Joe Tavine; 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 Patrick "Twink" Tavine 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 Patrick Tavine as an expression of our deepest sympathy.