HR0349 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Michael J. Malkovich of Benton, who passed away on April 13, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Michael Malkovich was born on October 16, 1950, in Christopher, the son of Joseph Malkovich and Phyllis (Minier) Malkovich; and

WHEREAS, He served the City of Benton as city clerk for more than 20 years; he diligently served five different mayors throughout his career and was a dedicated servant of the City of Benton; and

WHEREAS, He was widely liked and respected by his fellow public servants; he was considered by everyone he worked with to be an excellent city clerk, known for his great humor and knowledge of city government; and

WHEREAS, He enjoyed cooking, yard work, and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Malkovich was preceded in death by his father and son's mother, Connie Malkovich; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Michael Malkovich will be felt by all who knew and loved him, especially by his son, Travis Malkovich; his mother, Phyllis Malkovich; his sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Guy Williams; his brothers and sisters-in-law, John Victor and Tracey Malkovich, Mark and Apryl Malkovich, Tony and Diana Malkovich, and Tom and Becky Malkovich; and his several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Michael J. Malkovich; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Michael Malkovich as a symbol of our sympathy.