SR0902 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edmond C. Goethals of East Moline, who passed away on April 1, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Edmond Goethals was born in Moline to George and Julia Verbeke Goethals on October 4, 1940; he served in the U.S. Air Force as a firefighter on an airbase in France; he married Linda Lamb in East Moline on July 10, 1965; and

WHEREAS, Edmond Goethals worked for John Deere Harvester for 40 years; he also maintained his barber license and enjoyed cutting hair for family; and

WHEREAS, Edmond Goethals was a member of United Auto Workers Local 865; he was an avid gardener, and his interests included Native American culture; he was proud of his custom designed teepee, with eagles representing his close family; he was a great provider for his family and a hard worker; and

WHEREAS, Edmond Goethals was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; his parents; and his son, Brian Goethals; and

WHEREAS, Edmond Goethals is survived by his daughter, Lisa Blair; his grandson, Jacob Blair; and his sisters, Dolores Goldermann and Kathleen Ponciano; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Edmond C. Goethals 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 Edmond Goethals as an expression of our deepest sympathy.