SR0629 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jene Michael Pollow Burno, who passed away on May 14, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Jene Burno was born on December 3, 1970; his parents were James V. and Judith M. (nee Tveit) Burno; he lived in Union until he married Kendra Paige Epping on October 1, 1994 and subsequently moved to Genoa; and

WHEREAS, Jene Burno was employed at Woodstock Auto Body for several years and was a dedicated United States Postal Service employee for more than 15 years; and

WHEREAS, Jene Burno enjoyed working on cars, boating and fishing with his family up north at their "home away from home" on the lake, autocross with his dream car, and rehabbing houses with his wife and kids; he was also a self-taught "Mr. Fix-it Man", and his friends and family came to rely upon him to help with all of their projects; and

WHEREAS, Jene Burno was preceded in death by his grandparents; his mother-in-law; several uncles; and a niece; and

WHEREAS, Jene Burno is survived by his wife, Kendra; 2 sons, J and Michael; his parents; his father-in-law, Hugh Epping; grandpa Burno; 3 brothers, John, Joel, and Jeffrey (Lori); his niece and nephews; his great-nieces and great-nephew; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins; 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 Jene Michael Pollow Burno; and be it further

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