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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gregory D. Vogelsang of Rock Island, who passed away on January 16, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Vogelsang was born in Pekin to Arthur and Charlotte (Howard) Vogelsang on January 14, 1955; he served in the U.S. Navy and married Mary A. Talbot in Rock Island on May 3, 1997; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Vogelsang was employed for many years at Stetson Building Products in Rock Island, where he was a supervisor; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Vogelsang was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs and loved fishing; his favorite times were those spent with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Vogelsang was preceded in death by his grandson, Tyson Thompson; his parents; his brothers, Mark and Jim Vogelsang; and his sister, Debbie Koelling; and

WHEREAS, Gregory Vogelsang is survived by his wife, Mary; his children, Race Vogelsang, Claye (Nora) Vogelsang, Michael (Melanie) Talbot, Melissa Charlton, Stacey (Joe) Grimstad, Johnna Charlton, and Samantha (Jay) Steines; his grandchildren, Jax Vogelsang, Cylis Vogelsang, Joseph Talbot, Nicole Talbot, Isabella Talbot, Justice Charlton, Jakob Weber, Cheyeane Stanley, Hailey Stanley, Katelyn Stanley, Paige Stanley, Sabrina Bufford, Tabitha Charlton, "Sonny" Charlton, Skye Ensley, Zachary Steines, Dominick, Steines, and Elliot Steines; his great-grandchildren, Kaden, Lucas, T.J., and Cali; his brother, Joe (Christy) Vogelsang; Vicky Robertson; and his brother-in-law, Kenny Koelling; 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 Gregory D. Vogelsang 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 Gregory Vogelsang as an expression of our deepest sympathy.