SR1956 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Maynard "MG" Mowrey of Stockland, who passed away on May 9, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Maynard Mowrey was born on October 16, 1921 in Iroquois; his parents were James D. and Eva I. Jones Mowrey; he married Harriett M. Callahan on November 7, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Maynard Mowrey was a lifelong farmer in the Stockland area; he also served as a fireman for 53 years; and

WHEREAS, Maynard Mowrey was a 70-year member of the Watseka Elks Lodge; he served as a trustee and treasurer for the Stockland Fire Department and as a member of the Stockland School Board for eight years; he also served on the Iroquois Area Career Center Board, the Sugar Creek Cemetery Board, and the Stockland Grain Elevator Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, Maynard Mowrey was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Geneva Chancellor; and his grandson, Caleb Mowrey; and

WHEREAS, Maynard Mowrey is survived by his wife, Harriett; his sons, Jim (Debra) Mowrey, Ty (Trish) Mowrey, and Jon (Tracy) Mowrey; his grandchildren, Jamie (Darrin) Bakken, Jennifer Mowrey, Shane (Beka) Lavicka, Amie Lavicka, Ashlie Lavicka, Cody, Caley, and Cassidy Mowrey, Colton (Alisha) Styck, Hayley Styck, and Charlee, Jakki, and Hunter Mowrey; and his great-grandchildren, Caden and Emmerson Lavicka; 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 Maynard "MG" Mowrey; and be it further

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