SR1050 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Thomas M. "Tom" McGavock of Dundee, who passed away on October 18, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Tom McGavock was born in Chicago to Robert and Clara (Eastman) McGavock on September 26, 1931; he married Louis E. Buehler on May 7, 1960; he was a proud veteran of the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, Tom McGavock was a Lithographer by trade; and

WHEREAS, Tom McGavock enjoyed life; he loved music and dancing and a good game of bridge or bowling; he was an expert at pitching horseshoes, and he was proud of his association with the National Horseshoe Pitching Association; and

WHEREAS, Tom McGavock was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Ronald and Phillip; and his sister, Sally; and

WHEREAS, Tom McGavock is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois; his children, Jeffrey (Deborah), Daniel (Lisa), David, and Lori (Ed Romanek) McGavock; his grandchildren, Patrick (Colleen), Timothy, Daniel, Allison, and Caroline; his brother, Terry; and his nieces, nephews, and many good and faithful friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Thomas M. "Tom" McGavock 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 Tom McGavock as an expression of our deepest sympathy.