SR0347 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gary Lee Newlun of North Pekin, who passed away on May 18, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Gary Newlun was born in Pekin to Clarence and Dorothy Newlun on December 20, 1949; he served with the United States Army in Germany between 1969 and 1972; he graduated from Bradley University with a degree in accounting and business administration; and

WHEREAS, Gary Newlun worked as a truck driver for his father's business, Newlun Transport, prior to his military service; afterward, he worked as an accountant in the transportation industry and was most recently employed as a parts delivery driver for O'Reilly Auto Parts; and

WHEREAS, Gary Newlun became a member of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1994 and reaped the benefits of nearly three decades of sobriety; through his years in AA, he helped many people make positive changes in their own lives; while he did not always have a lot, he was always willing to give others what he did have, whether it was a place to live, a ride to a meeting, or the encouraging advice of taking life one day at a time; and

WHEREAS, Gary Newlun enjoyed woodworking and landscaping; and

WHEREAS, Gary Newlun was preceded in death by his parents; his infant brother, Scott; and his infant sister, Sue; and

WHEREAS, Gary Newlun is survived by his children, Mark (Regina) Newlun and Erica (Bradley) Bolton; his grandchildren, Mark Jr., Mason, Aric, Aiden, Nicholas, Noah, and Evan Newlun and Annaliese, Alexandra, and Adrienne Bolton; and his sisters, Judy Smith, Carol Arms, Barbara Angle, and Bonnie Beard; 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 Gary Lee Newlun 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 Gary Newlun as an expression of our deepest sympathy.