SR1387 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles E. Besjak of Loami, who passed away on December 4, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Charles Besjak was born on February 27, 1932 in Springfield; his parents were Frank and Mary Knaus Besjak; he married Carole L. Forgas on January 7, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Charles Besjak served in the United States Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Charles Besjak worked as an associate in the Automotive Department for Sears from 1958 to 1992; and

WHEREAS, Charles Besjak was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and a longtime member of the Pana Prayer Group; he enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening, spending time with his family, and going to his grandchildren's events; and

WHEREAS, Charles Besjak was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Frank Besjak; and his sisters, Mary Palmer and Fannie McKinzie; and

WHEREAS, Charles Besjak is survived by his wife, Carole; his daughters, Charlene Frank, Mary (Brett) Bolan, and Stacey (Neal) Malone; his sons, Andrew Besjak, Joe (Cindy) Besjak, and Charles (Jayne) Besjak; his 17 grandchildren; his 2 great-grandchildren; and his several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Charles E. Besjak; and be it further

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