SR2149 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Leo Linsky of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, who passed away on July 27, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Leo Linsky was born in Waukegan to Walter and Bernice (Salcius) Linsky on April 22, 1933; he graduated from Waukegan Township High and spent the next two years in trade school; prior to finishing his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Corporal during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, After returning to the United States, Leo Linsky began his apprenticeship and finished three more years of trade school; he became a superintendent/estimator in the field of commercial plumbing and heating; and

WHEREAS, Leo Linsky enjoyed spending time between his home in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and his property in Chetek, Wisconsin; he was a true outdoorsman; and

WHEREAS, Leo Linsky was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Leo Linsky is survived by his wife, Donna (Ash); his children, Terry Linsky (Jennifer Hendrix), Kevin (Lynda) Linsky, Tanya (John) Lauderdale, and Dean (Suzy) Linsky; his siblings, Walter (Phyllis) Linsky Jr., Dolores Pankratz, and Raymond Linsky; his granddaughters, Karma (Raph), Krysten (Alex), Tara (Ryan), Aleese (Jeff), and Nicole; his great-grandchildren, Ava and Benny; numerous nephews and nieces; and a multitude of friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Leo Linsky, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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