SR0546 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth W. "Ken" Oleson of Bloomington, who passed away on June 24, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Ken Oleson was born in Dubuque, Iowa to Carl and Rita Smith Oleson on January 9, 1938; he graduated from Loras College; he married Sharon L. Carroll on June 9, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Ken Oleson worked for State Farm and retired as a manager in the internal audit department in 2000 after 38 years of service; he enjoyed a long-term role in the Institute of Internal Auditors; and

WHEREAS, Ken Oleson was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church for over 55 years; he was active on the parish council and was influential in the restoration of St. Joseph Cemetery; he was a driver for Faith in Action; he was a longtime supporter of ISU athletics and enjoyed all sports; he was a faithful attendee at all of his grandchildren's activities; and

WHEREAS, Ken Oleson was preceded in death by his sons, Scott Oleson and Paul Oleson; his daughter-in-law, Lisa Oleson; and his brother, Gary Oleson; and

WHEREAS, Ken Oleson is survived by his wife, Sharon; his children, Kim (Thomas) Arnold, Kurt (Carolyn) Oleson, Julie (Mark) Boge, and Jenny (Greg) Allen; his 14 grandchildren; his 10 great-grandchildren and another on the way; and his brother, Karl (Mary Kay) Oleson; 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 Kenneth W. "Ken" Oleson 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 Ken Oleson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.