SR1158 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1158 LRB102 28828 ECR 40717 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael "Mickey" Reher of Des Plaines, who passed away on April 23, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Mickey Reher was born on July 8, 1935; he served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, After completing his service in the Navy, Mickey Reher worked at Grand Stage Lighting and became a master electrician; later in his career, he crewed on many electrical departments for a variety of venues, including The Auditorium, McCormick Place, and the Mill Run Theatre, among others; he then joined the crew at the Lyric Opera in props and spent years in charge of the orchestra pit; and

WHEREAS, Mickey Reher had been a member of Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local 2 since 1959, retiring in 1998; and

WHEREAS, Mickey Reher was an avid motorcyclist and would often take trips to visit his many friends from Local 2; he was a proud member and advocate for AA, always available to support those in crisis; and

WHEREAS, Mickey Reher is survived by his children, Michael (Maria) Reher and Jeff (Patti) Reher; his grandchildren, Brian Reher, Scott (Ashley) Reher, and Matt Reher; and his dear great-granddaughter, Autumn; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Michael "Mickey" Reher 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 Mickey Reher as an expression of our deepest sympathy.