SR0187 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Samuel Ryan Hackler of Pana, who passed away on March 31, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Samuel Hackler was born in Decatur to Rich and Jo (Beyers) Gibson on December 15, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Samuel Hackler was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and a 7th grader at Sacred Heart Catholic School; he was active in many sports, including Sacred Heart's basketball team, the Pana Junior Football League, and Pana Junior High baseball, track, and soccer; and

WHEREAS, Samuel Hackler enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting and earned his black belt in karate; he was a jokester; he was very ambitious, loved trying new things, and was always willing to work, especially with his grandpa and uncles; he never knew a stranger and was always happy and loved life to the fullest; and

WHEREAS, Samuel Hackler was preceded in death by his grandfather, Walter Gibson; and

WHEREAS, Samuel Hackler is survived by his parents; his siblings, Emily (Steve) Binderup, Madolyn Hackler, Drew Hackler, and Delaney Hackler; his grandparents, Mike and Linda Beyers and Janet Gibson; his great-grandparents, Don and Pat Beyers; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Samuel Ryan Hackler 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 Samuel Hackler as an expression of our deepest sympathy.