SR0152 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0152 LRB102 17512 LAW 23092 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bruce D. Knicley, who passed away on July 25, 2019 at the age of 84; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Knicley was born to E.L. Knicley and Inez (Hunt) on March 27, 1935; he grew up in Hunt City; he attended Newton Community High School, where he was a member of the basketball and the track & field teams; he earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from Eastern Illinois University, where he was a collegiate pole vaulter and was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity; he served overseas twice in the U.S. Air Force; he married in 1960; he earned his master's degree in Education; he moved to the Chicago area in 1966; he was a resident of Addison for over 20 years; he became a resident of the Beacon Hill Senior Independent Living Community in Lombard in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Knicley began his teaching career in Tuscola; after relocating to the Chicago area in 1966, he became dean of students at Oak Park and River Forest High School, where he truly enjoyed working with students and their families during his 25-year career; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Knicley was an avid golfer throughout his life, and he taught as a night school golf instructor at Triton College; after retiring in 1989, he worked for the golf courses in Oak Meadows and Maple Meadows to nurture his passion for the sport; he was often found working on his game on the courses in the Chicagoland area; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Knicley was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal fan, but fully supported all Chicago sports teams, including the Sox, Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Knicley is survived by his daughter, Andrea (Chris) Washington; his grandchildren, Lauren and Joel Washington; his brother, James (Mary) Knicley; his nephews, Mike (Jane) Knicley and Butch (Tammy) Knicley; his niece, Ellie (Jason) Wilson; and his many dear friends; 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 Bruce D. Knicley 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 Bruce Knicley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.