SR0870 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Allan W. Mackiewicz of Westville, who passed away on December 8, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Allan Mackiewicz was born in Danville to John J. Sr. and Susan (Snook) Mackiewicz on June 8, 1971; he graduated from Schlarman High School and served in the U.S. Navy; he married Marla Furman on September 3, 2000; and

WHEREAS, Allan Mackiewicz was a member of the Westville Police Department for 18 years; and

WHEREAS, Allan Mackiewicz volunteered with the Westville Recreation League, where he had served as past president and was known for his unending commitment within the league as a coach and mentor; he was a 32nd Degree Mason with Catlin Masonic Lodge #285 and the Valley of Danville Scottish Rite; he was also a member of Catlin American Legion Post #776 and the Second Church of Christ in Danville, where he enjoyed serving with his church family; he enjoyed fantasy baseball and was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals; and

WHEREAS, Allan Mackiewicz was preceded in death by his father, John Mackiewicz Sr.; his grandfather, William Snook; his uncle, Dan Snook; and his aunt, Rita Snook; and

WHEREAS, Allan Mackiewicz is survived by his wife, Marla; his daughters, Myla and Alayne Mackiewicz; his mother, Susan Mackiewicz; his grandmother, Ada Marie Snook; his brother, John J. (Nancy) Mackiewicz Jr.; his uncle, Charles W. (Linda) Snook Sr.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Allan W. Mackiewicz 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 Allan Mackiewicz as an expression of our deepest sympathy.