SR0195 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0195 LRB102 04503 ECR 14522 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James "Jim" G. Hack of Champaign, who passed away on December 21, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Jim Hack was born to LeRoy and Emily Ommen Hack in Pontiac on August 31, 1940; he married Barbara A. Sterrenberg in Cullom on January 28, 1961; and

WHEREAS, Jim Hack was in sales and grain elevator construction for many years; he started with Ford-Widholm and later worked for Tiffany Industries in St. Louis as the vice president of overseas operations, building grain elevators in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic; he also worked for Big Wheels Fertilizer Applicator in Paxton as a salesman and as chief operating officer; he most recently became self-employed, owning Jim Hack and Associates, retiring in 2006; and

WHEREAS, Jim Hack was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Champaign and a former member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum; he was a charter member of the Ashkum Lions Club; and

WHEREAS, Jim Hack took pride in making several trips to El Salvador with Habitat for Humanity International and Thrivent; he also helped rebuild homes after Hurricane Katrina and helped build the Cristo Rey Lutheran Church in Santa Ana, California; with a background in construction, he made a huge impact during these trips and is remembered especially for his leadership, work ethic, and big heart; and

WHEREAS, Jim Hack was recognized with a Habitat for Humanity Award for Solidarity for his work in El Salvador; he was also a recipient of the Champaign News-Gazette's Seventy over 70 award this year; and

WHEREAS, Jim Stack loved his 1985 Mastercraft ski boat, especially when he was with family every summer on Bull Shoals Lake in Arkansas; he also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities; and

WHEREAS, Jim Hack was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ronald Hack; and

WHEREAS, Jim Hack is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Barb; his two sons, Kevin (Tara) Hack and Gordon (Lisa) Hack; his one daughter, Pamela (Jeff) Scott; his six grandchildren, Bryan (Regan) Hack, Andrew Hack, Jeremy (Frances) Hack, Nathan (Valerie) Hack, Evan Scott, and Ella Scott; his two great-grandchildren, Auburn and Blakely Hack; and his brother, Alan Hack; 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 James "Jim" G. Hack 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 Jim Hack as an expression of our deepest sympathy.