SR0268 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles F. "Chuck" Benes of McHenry, who passed away on February 16, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Charles Benes was born in Cicero to James and Bessie (Krapalek) Benes on October 2, 1924; he married Lillian C. Winter in Chicago on October 7, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Charles Benes purchased Benes & Son, a fruit and vegetable store, from his father and operated it for several years; in his late 30s, he joined the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier working in the Austin District in Chicago; he moved his family to McHenry in 1965 and later transferred to the Crystal Lake Post Office; and

WHEREAS, Charles Benes was a loyal and devoted fan of the Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, and Bears; he enjoyed woodworking and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Charles Benes was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Mary Benes; and

WHEREAS, Charles Benes is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lillian; his children, Steven (Eloise) Benes, and Debra (Michael) Atchison; his grandchildren, John (Amm) Benes, Susan Benes, Jessica, Katie, and Shelby Atchison; his great-grandchildren, Kaia and Marcus; his brother, Rudy Benes; and nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles F. "Chuck" Benes of McHenry, 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 Charles Benes as an expression of our deepest sympathy.