SR0751 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0751 LRB103 39211 ECR 69361 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald L. "Ron" Bergman Sr. of East Moline, who passed away on January 28, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Ron Bergman was born to Marvin and Dorothy Johnson Bergman in Davenport, Iowa on June 17, 1947; he served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve; he married Kayleen Heimann in Rock Island on July 4, 1969; and

WHEREAS, Ron Bergman retired from Case IH/New Holland in East Moline in 1998 after 32 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Ron Bergman enjoyed dancing with his wife, sitting outside and watching wildlife in his backyard, restoring his Crosley radio, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with his family; he was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers; and

WHEREAS, Ron Bergman was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and his granddaughter, Angel Hannah; and

WHEREAS, Ron Bergman is survived by his son, Ronald (Pam) Bergman Jr.; his daughter, Marjorie (Russell) Hannah; his grandchildren, Zack Bergman, Lucas Bergman, Kayleen Hannah, Ryan Hannah, and Seth Hannah; his great-grandson on the way; and his brother, Michael (Sharon) Brown; 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 Ronald L. "Ron" Bergman Sr. 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 Ron Bergman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.