Bill Text: IL SR0241 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Eugene Joseph Mattecheck of Moline.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-29 - Resolution Adopted [SR0241 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0241-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Eugene Joseph Mattecheck of Moline,
who passed away on March 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Eugene Mattecheck was born in Webster, South
Dakota to Joseph and Mayme (Premus) Mattecheck on June 13,
1932; he married Barbara Jo Nelson in Moline on November 8,
1952; he served in the United States Army for two years, one
year in Korea from 1953 to 1954, and was honorably discharged
in November of 1960; and
WHEREAS, Eugene Mattecheck was employed at John Deere
Harvester for 12 years; he then joined the Moline Police
Department, where he became the first full-time range officer;
he proudly served the city for 16 years; during his time on the
force, he attended special tactical firearms training at the
F.B.I Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Eugene Mattecheck was affectionately known as
"EJ"; he enjoyed hunting, especially squirrels, crows, and
coyotes; he traveled to Wyoming to hunt prairie dogs,
antelope, and deer, making the trip 18 times in his lifetime;
he was a life-long member of the N.R.A. and a member of the
Milan Rifle Club for over 42 years; he also belonged to the

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Illinois Police Association; he enjoyed visiting and having
coffee with friends and family; he was an excellent father and
a great role model, known to be generous to a fault; and
WHEREAS, Eugene Mattecheck was preceded in death by his
son, Stephen Moore Mattecheck; and
WHEREAS, Eugene Mattecheck is survived by his wife of 68
years, Barbara; his sons, Eugene Jr. (Clarisa) and Neal
(Debbie); his daughters, Gayla and Darla; his son, Paul
Robert; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his
brother, Roger (Teresa); and many nieces and nephews;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Eugene Joseph Mattecheck 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 Eugene Mattecheck as an expression
of our deepest sympathy.