SR0096 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George W. Huthmann of Peoria, formerly of Morton, who passed away on February 17, 2009; and

WHEREAS, George Huthmann was born on June 17, 1937 in Peoria; he was the son of Gustav and Elizabeth Trenker Huthmann; he married Ruth E. Hohulin on November 24, 1963 in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, George Huthmann was a 1955 graduate of Manual High School in Peoria; he also attended Bradley University; and

WHEREAS, George Huthmann was an employee of Caterpillar Inc. from 1959 until the present, most currently working as a senior casting design engineer; he also served on the board of CEFCU since 1975; and

WHEREAS, George Huthmann was a member of Sheridan Road Apostolic Christian Church in Peoria; he was also involved in various prison ministries and golf leagues; and

WHEREAS, George Huthmann was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; his sister, Anna Huthmann; and his brother, Heinz Huthmann; and

WHEREAS, George Huthmann is survived by his daughters, Katherine Huthmann, Susan (Rick) Scott, and Heidi (Ben) Hartter; his grandchildren, Allison and Lydia Scott and Kyler and Macy Hartter; his sister, Margaret Huthmann; and his many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS, George Huthmann will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as a devoted father and grandfather who demonstrated his love for God and others through his acts of service; therefore, be it

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

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of George Huthmann as an expression of our sympathy.