SR1990 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Louis B. Hannig of Springfield, who passed away on June 12, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Louis Hannig was born on August 7, 1928; his parents were Louis J. Hannig and Mary Hannig; he married LaWanda Hensley on August 4, 1951; and

WHEREAS, Louis Hannig graduated from White City Grade School before graduating from Mt. Olive Community High School in 1946; and

WHEREAS, Louis Hannig worked for the Illinois Central Railroad and ran several small businesses over his lifetime in the insurance, real estate, restaurant, commodities, agriculture, and automotive industries; and

WHEREAS, Louis Hannig was active in the Knights of Columbus, Macoupin County Democratic politics, and the Staunton Country Club; he also coached youth baseball; and

WHEREAS, Louis Hannig enjoyed hunting and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Louis Hannig is survived by his wife, LaWanda; his sons, Gary (Betsy), Terry (Kathi), Randy, Gregory, and Louis J. (Julie); his grandchildren, Randy Jr., Elliott, Olivia, Jessica, Sam, and Nicholas Hannig; and his great-grandson, Max Hannig; 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 Louis B. Hannig; and be it further

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