HR0431 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0431 LRB102 19754 ECR 28529 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Mark Eichaker, who passed away on August 17, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Mark Eichaker was born to Shirley and the late Herbert Eichaker in Chicago on September 9, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Mark Eichaker was a United Postal Service driver, who had an infectious personality, a sense of humor, and a kind nature and sported a radiant smile; and

WHEREAS, In his spare time, Mark Eichaker would volunteer at the Deer Grove Forest Preserve as he possessed a passion for preserving history and for enjoying time in nature; he would often take camping and fishing trips with his two sons; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his love of nature, Mark Eichaker loved animals and raised many pets over the years, including his cat, Dennis, and his horse, Sherman Tank; and

WHEREAS, Mark Eichaker also had an ear for music, and he could often be found listening to Blues and Rock n' Roll and, at one point, was even found in a mosh pit at a summer concert; and

WHEREAS, Mark Eichaker was known to have an abundance of energy; even in his later years after several strokes, he continued to venture to work sites in Deer Grove just to be among dear friends and peers; and

WHEREAS, Mark Eichaker was the proud husband of Carol, father of Matthew and Scott, grandfather of Colton, Hailey, and Jackson, and brother to Kurt and Dean; he will be dearly missed; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mark Eichaker 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 Mark Eichaker as an expression of our deepest sympathy.