SR1358 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1358 LRB101 22019 ECR 73039 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ernest "Ernie" Frederick Bennett of Buffalo, who passed away on August 8, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Ernie Bennett was born to Harry and Florence (Hoffert) Bennett in Springfield on November 2, 1936; he married Joyce Anne Watkins on October 24, 1959; he served in the U.S. Army for four years; and

WHEREAS, After serving in the military, Ernie Bennett worked for Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur; and

WHEREAS, Ernie Bennett was a member of the South Tower Community Church; and

WHEREAS, Ernie Bennett enjoyed his antique vehicles and was a member of the Early Idlers Car Club in Decatur; he was a self-taught artist who loved to draw; he loved spending time with his wife as they traveled to fairs with their E & J Concessions stand; he loved the Chicago Cubs and was thrilled when they won the 2016 World Series at the time of his 80th birthday; and

WHEREAS, Ernest Bennett was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; four brothers, Harvey Bennett, Harold Bennett, George Bennett, and Jim Bennett; and one sister, Marie Galbraith; and

WHEREAS, Ernest Bennett is survived by his four children, Renee (Jeff) Kruger, Duane (Jan) Bennett, Robin (Jay) Timm, and Rachael (Robert) Paul; his seven grandchildren, Kyle Kruger, Aaron Bennett, J.P Meyer, Bryce Paul, Lucas Kruger, Abbey Paul, and Alec Timm; and his three great-grandchildren, Maddux Bennett, Marlie Meyer, and Avery Paul; 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 Ernest "Ernie" Frederick Bennett 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 Ernie Bennett as an expression of our deepest sympathy.