SR1062 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lawrence N. "Larry" Hansen of River Forest, who passed away on November 15, 2010; and

WHEREAS, He was a vice president of the Joyce Foundation and Program Officer for the Money and Politics Program; and

WHEREAS, He was a Board Member of the University Y.M.C.A. at the University of Illinois and of the Donors Forum, and Chair of the Advisory Board of Illinois Issues; and

WHEREAS, He was a beloved figure in American politics and an inspiration to all who worked with him; he had vast experience in government and politics and a rich appreciation for history, all of which he generously shared with his signature wit and good humor; and

WHEREAS, His strength of spirit was matched equally with compassion and kindness; his family and friends were tremendously enriched by his presence in their lives and their memories will forever be cherished; and

WHEREAS, He was the loving husband of 41 years to Margaret "Marge" nee Rybicki; the beloved son of Jeanne and the late Stanley D. Hansen; the much loved son-in-law of the late Marge and John Rybicki; the cherished brother of Janis (David) Duewel, Lance (Sue), and Candace; the treasured brother-in-law of Patricia and John Brown; and the fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Lawrence Hansen; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lawrence Hansen as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.