SR1132 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1132 LRB101 21205 ECR 71774 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John E. Gorsek of Springfield, who passed away on April 14, 2020; and

WHEREAS, John Gorsek was born to Edmund Sr. and Elta M. Russell Gorsek in Springfield on May 5, 1930; he graduated from Lanphier High School in 1948 and then proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy; he attended Springfield Junior College and then LaSalle University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Accounting; he married Marilyn L. Klemme in Springfield on October 20, 1956; and

WHEREAS, John Gorsek first worked for Turnbull & Schussele Certified Public Accountants; in 1965, he and his wife started the public accounting firm, Gorsek Accounting, where he continued to be an advisor for the rest of his life; and

WHEREAS, John Gorsek was a lifelong member of Elks Lodge #158 and St. John's Lutheran Church, where he served as an usher, a greeter, and helped with providing Meals on Wheels to his community; he was also a member of various professional organizations, including the Sertoma Club of Springfield and the Sangamo Club; and

WHEREAS, John Gorsek loved spending his free time listening to music, woodworking, and doing anything mechanical; he valued friendship, honesty, and determination and loved his family and friends, including his fellow church members; and

WHEREAS, John Gorsek was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and his brother, Edmund Gorsek, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, John Gorsek is survived by his son, Kevin J. (Taran) Gorsek; his granddaughter, Alexis N. Gorsek; his sister, Norma J. Scott; his nieces, Sharon Houchen and Vicki Griffin; his nephews, Gary and David Baugh, Donald T. Klemme, Erick L. Klemme, and Kurt E. Klemme; and his many cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews; 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 John E. Gorsek 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 Gorsek as an expression of our deepest sympathy.