SR0030 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George A. Schultz of Marengo, who passed away on December 29, 2016 at the age of 75; and

WHEREAS, George Schultz was born in Belvidere to Amos and Wannetta (Hammond) Schultz on February 22, 1941; he graduated from Belvidere High School in 1960 and married the love of his life, Rita Young, in July of 1962; and

WHEREAS, George Schultz proudly served his country in the United States Army and worked for Ipsen Industries for 45 years; and

WHEREAS, George Schultz was a member of the VFW, Coon Creek Casters, and the Rockford Area Coin Club; he was the past commander for the American Legion in Marengo; he was an avid collector of many things, and enjoyed fishing and golfing; he never met a stranger, he always had a smile and a joke for everyone, and he never missed an activity for his children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, George Schultz was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; his parents; his stepfather, Charles Butz; his brothers, James, John "Jack", and his twin brother, Gerald; his sisters-in-law, Kathleen and Harriet Schultz; and his brother-in-law, Richard Goodman; and

WHEREAS, George Schultz is survived by his children, Jeff (Lisa) Schultz, and Brian (Sandi) Schultz; his grandchildren, Elliot and Tim Schultz, Nathan and Evan Schultz; his brothers, Darrell Schultz, and Michael (Linda) Butz; his sisters-in-law, Margaret Schultz, Sharon Stanton, and Beverly Goodman; his brother-in-law, Elvin (Marge) Young; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of George A. Schultz, 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 George Schultz as an expression of our deepest sympathy.