SR2472 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James Howard Schackmann of Springfield, who passed away on October 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS, James Schackmann was born in Springfield to James Carl and Lois Newell Schackmann on September 20, 1952; he married Nancy Lynette Matrisch on April 11, 1981; and

WHEREAS, James Schackmann retired in 2004 as the Assistant Purchasing Agent for the City of Springfield; and

WHEREAS, James Schackmann was a member of Lakeside Christian Church; he volunteered and served on the board of Computer Banc.; he had a passion for American History and enjoyed war gaming; he was a proud Sangamon County Republican; and

WHEREAS, James Schackmann was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; and

WHEREAS, James Schackmann is survived by his daughters, Kathleen Lyons, and Sarah (Vince) Traylor; his sons, Shane (Sara) Schackmann, James (Jamie) Schackmann, and Seth (Sarah) Schackmann; his brother, Brian (Mary) Schackmann; his sister, Linda Lowe; 12 grandchildren; and 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 mourn the passing of James Howard Schackmann, 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 James Schackmann as an expression of our deepest sympathy.