SR1427 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John "Jack" L. Hoff of Waukegan, who passed away on August 1, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Jack was born on September 8, 1926; he attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, and, in 1944, he joined the United States Air Force, serving as a crew chief on B-29s; he married Eda Ramacci in 1945; for a short time, he played semi-pro football for the Waukegan Merchants; and

WHEREAS, Jack joined his father, Clarence, on the Waukegan police force in 1949 and stayed there until 1976; he started as a patrolman, walking a beat and driving a motorcycle; he served as the night shift commander of the detective bureau, became a life-time master pistol marksman with the National Rifle Association, and served as the department training officer; he and his brother, Larry, achieved a first in Waukegan police history when they were promoted to captain together, finishing the examination in first and second place; in 1969, the Exchange Club of Waukegan named Captain Hoff the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of Lake County; his oldest son, Ralph, joined his father with the Waukegan police department in 1973; in 1976, he retired from the police department to become the security chief of Lakehurst Mall; and

WHEREAS, Jack served the city of Waukegan as a 7th ward alderman; he founded the Captain's Security Corporation in 1980, and the company is still in business in Waukegan; his hobbies included baseball, boating, and driving his 1963 Falcon convertible, restored by his son, Steve; he also enjoyed trap shooting, however, his passion was golf; he was a member of Glen Flora Country Club, and, on July 3, 1999, he accomplished one of golf's rare feats by shooting his age of 72; he also had 5 hole in ones through the years; he was a member of St. Dismas Church, CCKC, Northbrook, a former President of the Waukegan Police Association, and a member of the Waukegan Police Pension Board; and

WHEREAS, Jack was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Lawrence; and

WHEREAS, Jack was the beloved husband of Eda; the loving father of Ralph Hoff, Steve Hoff, and Susan (Robert) Horrom; the dear grandfather of Kris, Kelli, Natalie, and Stephanie; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John "Jack" L. Hoff, 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 John "Jack" L. Hoff as an expression of our deepest sympathy.