Bill Text: IL SR0573 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Richard "Dick" Henke.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-11-09 - Resolution Adopted [SR0573 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0573-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Richard "Dick" Henke, who passed away
on October 18, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Dick Henke was born to Bill and Mary Ethel Henke
in Moline on May 9, 1932; he graduated from Rock Island High
School; he majored in finance and banking at the University of
Denver, where he played football and became a member of Sigma
Phi Epsilon; he married Elaine Graham in 1953; he served in the
U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington; and
WHEREAS, Dick Henke co-founded Pipe Valve and Fitting Co.
with Bob Green in 1962; and
WHEREAS, Dick Henke was a member of the Denver Athletic
Club, the Pinehurst Country Club, and Arvada Covenant Church;
and
WHEREAS, Dick Henke was an avid golfer; he and his wife
loved to travel, taking trips to Spain, England, France,
Eleuthera, and Alaska; they also visited presidential
libraries across the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, Dick Henke was known for his warm and welcoming

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nature, endearing him to all he encountered; and
WHEREAS, Dick Henke was preceded in death by his wife of 66
years, Elaine; his son, Mark Stephen Henke; and his brother,
Donald Curtis Henke; and
WHEREAS, Dick Henke is survived by his grandchildren,
Stephen Carlisle, Andrew Carlisle, Alex Carlisle, and Melissa
Henke; his daughter, Dana Lyn Carlisle; and his son-in-law,
Vance Carlisle; 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
Richard "Dick" Henke and extend our sincere condolences to his
family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further