SR0611 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0611 LRB103 35358 ECR 65423 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael L. "Mike" McGaughy of Moline, who passed away on November 5, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Mike McGaughy was born to Lyal and Irene (Newman) McGaughy in Monmouth on April 21, 1949; he graduated from Winola High School, where he participated in track and field, baseball, and basketball and was crowned prom king his senior year; he graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Sterling College; he served in the U.S. Army, where he was initially stationed in Germany before going to Vietnam; he was honored with the National Defense Service Medal and the Marksman M16 award; he married Sandra McGaughy in Viola; and

WHEREAS, After his military service, Mike McGaughy taught third grade at Winola Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, Mike McGaughy will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and sense of humor; he enjoyed working in the yard, cooking on the grill, spending time outdoors, and keeping up with the weather; he was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching football, basketball, baseball, and golf; and

WHEREAS, Mike McGaughy was preceded in death by his parents and his wife; and

WHEREAS, Mike McGaughy is survived by his brother, John McGaughy, and his son, Eric McGaughy; 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 Michael L. "Mike" McGaughy 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 Mike McGaughy as an expression of our deepest sympathy.