SR0438 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Howard Breckenfeld of Winthrop Harbor; and

WHEREAS, He was born on January 20, 1921 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; he served with the United States Navy during World War II in the South Pacific; he was a recipient of the Purple Heart from injuries he received during his service; and

WHEREAS, He retired from OMC in the 1986; he was an active member of the Winthrop Harbor United Methodist Church and a member of the American Legion; he also served as Mayor of Winthrop Harbor in the early 1960s; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara Breckenfeld; his brother, Herbert "Jack" Breckenfeld; and his sister-in-law, June Breckenfeld; and

WHEREAS, Howard Breckenfeld is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth; his children, Bruce (Joanna) Breckenfeld, Susan (Tony) Hladky, and Brian Breckenfeld; his grandchildren, Ted (Tina) Breckenfeld, Ellen (Brian) Shuanessy, Christopher Hladky, and Kara Hladky; his great-grandchildren, Hanna Breckenfeld, Garret Breckenfeld, and Molly Hladky; his brother, Jim Breckenfeld; and his sister-in-law, Gloria Breckenfeld; 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 Howard Breckenfeld; and be it further

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