SR0348 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Martin L. "Marty" Sternberg of Marengo, who passed away on February 7, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Martin Sternberg was born in Harvard on January 21, 1937 to Victor and Ethel (nee Schuld) Sternberg; he attended West Harmony Grade School and graduated from Marengo Community High School in 1955; and

WHEREAS, Martin Sternberg spent many years working on the family farm, Bordon's Feed in Hampshire, and Morton Salt in Woodstock; and

WHEREAS, Martin Sternberg was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David; and his sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca (Robert) Dovich; and

WHEREAS, Martin Sternberg is survived by his brother, Robert (Roberta) Sternberg; his niece, Robin (Gordon) Shetley; his great-grand-nephew, Brendan Shetley; and his great-grand-step-niece, Madison Shetley; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Martin L. "Marty" Sternberg, 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 Martin Sternberg as an expression of our deepest sympathy.