SR0744 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mark Schomaker of Aviston, who passed away on December 20, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Mark Schomaker was born to Alphonse and Margaret Schomaker on November 24, 1958; he attended St. Jude School in Aviston and Carlyle High School; and

WHEREAS, Mark Schomaker worked in the production department at Community Link in Breese for over 40 years; he was known as the "Mayor of Community Link"; and

WHEREAS, Mark Schomaker was a member of Saint Francis Church in Aviston and St. Bernard's Church in Albers; he was a devout Catholic and frequently attended daily mass; he was a member of the Albers Jaycees, and he was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus; he was an avid Cubs fan and recently became a Mascoutah Indian's basketball fan; and

WHEREAS, Mark Schomaker was preceded in death by his parents; his sister-in-law, Dawn Schomaker; and his friends who became his family at the Aviston CILA, David, Diana, Sean, Erik, and Mallory; and

WHEREAS, Mark Schomaker is survived by his siblings, Mary (Joe) Collins, Cathy (Joe) Riebold, Steve (Debbie Schomaker), Rex (Judy) Schomaker, Rita (Jitty) Winkeler, and Isi Schomaker, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; 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 Mark Schomaker 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 Mark Schomaker as an expression of our deepest sympathy.