SR1021 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1021 LRB103 40892 ECR 73863 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jan Christensen of East Moline, who passed away on May 17, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Jan Christensen was born to Janice and Vern Christensen in Rock Island on April 9, 1948; he graduated from Moline High School in 1966; he attended Blackhawk College before being drafted to served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam; he graduated with a degree in psychology from St. Ambrose College; he married Diane Eldred on August 2, 1969; and

WHEREAS, During high school, Jan Christensen worked at his grandfather's business the former Knox Mortuary; as an adult, he worked at Farmall, and then he and a partner purchased the Fol-da-tank Company from his father-in-law, Giles Eldred; and

WHEREAS, Jan Christensen served on the vestry of Trinity Episcopal Church as a member and as senior warden; he served on the Friendship Manor Board and was a member of the Rock Island Rotary Club for many years; and

WHEREAS, Jan Christensen is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diane; his children, Chad (Steph) Christensen and Beth (David) Carlin; his grandchildren, Vanessa Christensen, Andrew Christensen, Makenna Carlin, Ellisyn Carlin, Wesley Carlin, and Greyson Carlin; and his sister, Lisa Griffin; 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 Jan Christensen 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 Jan Christensen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.