SR0160 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jacob R. Gauwitz Jr. of Maquon, who passed away on March 17, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz was born to Jacob R. Sr. and Marle (Jouvenaux) Gauwitz in Peoria on May 19, 1947; he was raised and educated in Peoria and graduated high school in 1965; he served in the U.S. Marines Corps during the Vietnam Conflict; he married Renda Patrick in Reno, Nevada on February 5, 1967; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz worked as a machinist for Caterpillar until his retirement, after which he began working as a receptionist for Proctor Place; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing; he loved golfing, and he could often be found enjoying a nice glass of Irish whiskey; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Renda, and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz is survived by his children, Caren Geckler and Scott (Lona) Gauwitz; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his brother, Randy (Becky) Gauwitz; and his sisters, Cindy Blake and Josephine Gauwitz; 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 Jacob R. Gauwitz Jr. 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 Jacob Gauwitz as an expression of our deepest sympathy.