Bill Text: IL SR0701 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Michael M. "Mike" Lesser of Des Plaines.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-17 - Resolution Adopted [SR0701 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0701-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Michael M. "Mike" Lesser of Des
Plaines, who passed away on December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Mike Lesser was born to Loretta and Matthew
Lesser in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 20, 1930; and
WHEREAS, Mike Lesser lived in 39 homes and worked over 100
jobs over the course of his lifetime; his longest careers were
as a display designer for Kinney Shoes for 30 years, the owner
of Brumlik Shoes for five years, and a deliverer of payroll
checks for ADP for 19 years; he also enjoyed being a realtor on
the side; and
WHEREAS, After he retired, Mike Lesser settled down and
bought a condo in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Almost every weekday, Mike Lesser drove to
Schaumburg to buy lunch or dinner for his sons and his friends,
mostly anyone who would listen to his stories; and
WHEREAS, On the weekends, Mike Lesser enjoyed boat fishing
or sitting on the sidelines of his great-grandchildren's games
with a large coffee and a blanket, cheering them on; and

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WHEREAS, Mike Lesser was a fan of actor John Wayne and his
films; and
WHEREAS, Mike Lesser was the husband of the late Rosemary
(Mason) Lesser for 51 years; the father to the late Michael
(Judy), Terry (Trish), Richard (Mary), and Tom (Maria); the
grandfather of Brian, Matt, Julie, Ricky, Jeanette, and Danny;
the great-grandfather of Michael, Derrick, Antonio, Breana,
Alyssa, Danny, Shawn, Gavin, Easton, Cade, Brendan, Audrey,
Nico, and Eduardo; the great-great-grandfather of Tyson,
Garrett, and Paxton; the brother of the late Frank Lesser, Bob
Coulam, the late Carol Coulam, and the late Diane Coulam; the
brother-in-law of Margaret Tobin and Kathy Munoz; and the
uncle of many; 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
Michael M. "Mike" Lesser and extend our sincere condolences to
his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further