Bill Text: IL SR0160 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Jacob R. Gauwitz Jr. of Maquon.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-31 - Resolution Adopted [SR0160 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0160-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Jacob R. Gauwitz Jr. of Maquon, who
passed away on March 17, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz was born to Jacob R. Sr. and Marle
(Jouvenaux) Gauwitz in Peoria on May 19, 1947; he was raised
and educated in Peoria and graduated high school in 1965; he
served in the U.S. Marines Corps during the Vietnam Conflict;
he married Renda Patrick in Reno, Nevada on February 5, 1967;
and
WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz worked as a machinist for
Caterpillar until his retirement, after which he began working
as a receptionist for Proctor Place; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed
hunting and fishing; he loved golfing, and he could often be
found enjoying a nice glass of Irish whiskey; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz was a loving husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz was preceded in death by his wife
of 50 years, Renda, and his parents; and

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WHEREAS, Jacob Gauwitz is survived by his children, Caren
Geckler and Scott (Lona) Gauwitz; six grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; his brother, Randy (Becky) Gauwitz; and
his sisters, Cindy Blake and Josephine Gauwitz; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Jacob R. Gauwitz 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 Jacob Gauwitz as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.