HR0103 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Charles "Chuck" Oliger of Mahomet, who passed away on January 2, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Oliger was born on June 6, 1935, to Sylvester John and Ruth Oliger; he graduated from Champaign High School, having lettered in both wrestling and track; after graduation he married Shirley and they moved to Mahomet, where they started their family; and

WHEREAS, Chuck loved Mahomet, having been a dedicated public servant for 23 years, serving three years on the plan and zoning commission, eight years on the city council, and concluding with 12 years as mayor; he was proud of his accomplishments, most notably acquiring the land for what is now known as Barber Park and the extension of city services along the Illinois 150 corridor, which enabled the city to grow; in recognition of his years of dedicated service and leadership, the village of Mahomet recently named Main Street after him; and

WHEREAS, He worked for 30 years as a cement finisher (Local 143); he spent much of his time in his shop and was well known for his woodworking and the making of flag cases for VFW Post 5520 in Champaign; he enjoyed fishing trips with his brothers to Arkansas and the family reunions at the family cabin; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Heath, Barbara Ann, and Colleen Oliger; and two brothers, John and David Oliger; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Oliger is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Shirley; his three children, Chuck (Barbara), Susan Oliger, and Bill Oliger; his six sisters, Lillian Legrand, Clara Jennings, Helen Stahl, Ida Tarter, Sara Stauffer, and Betty Sherrill; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Charles "Chuck" Oliger; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Charles Oliger as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.