SR1213 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Herbert Klindt Paulsen, formerly of the Quad Cities, who passed away on November 19, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Herb Paulsen was born in Waterloo, Iowa to Kristian and Mettle Kirsten Paulsen on January 24, 1931; he was the youngest of seven children and the only boy; he married Virgene Erbe in Waterloo, Iowa on August 22, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Herb Paulsen worked for John Deere until he was drafted by the United States Army; after serving in the Korean War, he returned to Deere & Company, where he retired after 37 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Herb Paulsen was proud to be a veteran; one of his favorite memories was joining an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.; he was involved in the Lions Club in Iowa and Illinois; he enjoyed yard work; he especially loved his grandchildren and rarely missed a sporting event or performance; he and his wife were involved with their church and bible study groups; he will be missed by many; and

WHEREAS, Herb Paulsen was preceded in death by his wife, Virgene; his parents; and his sisters; and

WHEREAS, Herb Paulsen is survived by his daughters, Kathryn Potts and Rhonda Paulsen; his son, David Paulsen; his grandchildren, Jessica (Scott) Williamsen, Justin Potts, Molly Ren, and Jack Ren; and his great-grandchildren, Alexis and Addison Potts and Charles Boone Ren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Herbert Klindt Paulsen 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 Herb Paulsen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.