SR0482 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gerald Vernon "Jerry" Hackman, who passed away on September 3, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Hackman was born in Canton to Vernon and Pauline Hackman on November 19, 1943; he graduated from Havana High School and spent several years in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Hackman worked at the Caterpillar Tractor Company for 36 years; he retired in 2001 after spending most of his career in accounting; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Hackman had a passion for baseball cards, collectables, and antiques, and he and his wife owned the Havana Antique Emporium in Havana and What-A-Hit Baseball Card Shop in Delavan for many years; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Hackman was a member and past commander of VFW Post #6408 in Havana; he was an avid duck hunter and bowler in his early years; he was a fan of Nascar and the Chicago White Sox; he enjoyed gathering with friends and family often to play cards and marbles; his legendary fresh squeezed lemonade was the best, according to his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Hackman was preceded in death by his parents and by his grandson, Brady Hackman; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Hackman is survived by his wife of 27 years, Christina (Dringenberg) Hackman; his sons, Shane (Kelly) Hackman and Troy (Brooke) Hackman; his stepchildren, Joe (Emily) Connell and Mandi (Dan) Bailey; his grandchildren, Morghan, Kaileb, Lyndsey, and Jace Hackman, Sable, Zoe, and Skylar Cartwright, and Katherine Connell; his step-grandchildren, Kaleb and Karlie Flinn and Olivia Summers; his sisters-in-law, Barb Kramer, Deborah (Gary) Cartwright, and Vicki (Mel) Canada; and his brothers-in-law, Dave (Christy) Dringenberg, Jerry (Lil) Dringenberg, and Larry (Sunnie) Dringenberg; 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 Gerald Vernon "Jerry" Hackman 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 Jerry Hackman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.