SR0387 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eugene "Gene" McCluskey of Deerfield, who passed away on June 19, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Gene McCluskey was born on September 9, 1956; he was the son of Eugene and Marilyn McCluskey and the brother to Mary Ellen, Kathy, Pat, Terri, Joe, and Gerry; and

WHEREAS, Gene McCluskey was an accomplished lawyer and dealmaker, who truly cherished all the relationships he made during his career; and

WHEREAS, Gene McCluskey enjoyed summer concerts at Ravinia, ballgames at Wrigley Field, and escaping the cold to his home in Naples, Florida; he loved a good joke and enjoyed spending time planning elaborate tricks on his 16 nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS, Gene McCluskey was known for being a strong man with a big heart, who never met a stranger; he never let his diagnosis slow him down, and he used his own experience to help mentor and inspire others who shared his type of cancer; he will be missed; and

WHEREAS, Gene McCluskey was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Maryellen, and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Gene McCluskey is survived by his son, Michael E. McCluskey; his daughter-in-law, Blair McCluskey; and his furry grandson, Otis McCluskey; 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 Eugene "Gene" McCluskey 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 Gene McCluskey as an expression of our deepest sympathy.