SR1632 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles W. "Charlie" Pohlman Jr. of Carlinville, who passed away on March 11, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Pohlman was born in Litchfield to Charles and Kathryn (Rebbe) Pohlman on April 7, 1956; he graduated from Gillespie High School, where he ran cross country, in 1974; he graduated from Illinois State University in 1978; he married Cathy Bruene in Gillespie on August 8, 1987; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Pohlman was a physical education and drivers education teacher; his first job was at Warrensburg-Latham; he then worked as a teacher and track coach at Girard High School; for several years, he was also in charge of a successful cross country program at Blackburn College; he retired from teaching and coaching in 2016, after 32 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Pohlman was in charge of the Black Diamond Day Race in Gillespie for 38 years; he enjoyed being outside and working in his yard, boating on Gillespie Lake with his brother and family, and spending time with his wife, children, and friends; he was honored to throw the first pitch at the St. Louis Cardinals' Charlie Pohlman Day; he was an avid reader; he especially enjoyed his annual tradition of going to the Illini/Mizzou Braggin' Rights Game; he was a dedicated coach and inspired students to be their best and develop lifelong positive habits; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Pohlman was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Pohlman; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Pohlman is survived by his wife, Cathy; his sons, Luke and Jake Pohlman, his daughter Carly Pohlman; his sisters, Mary (Ron) Norenberg, Marsha Pohlman, and Jo Ellen (Matt) Buchanan; his brothers, Jim (Lynne) Pohlman and Reverend Stephen Pohlman; and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles W. "Charlie" Pohlman Jr. 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 Charlie Pohlman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.