SR0452 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Byron Howard Biehn, who passed away on May 3, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Byron Biehn was born in Paris Township, Wisconsin to Byron Eugene and Kathleen (Rosmann) Biehn on July 23, 1965; he graduated from St. John the Baptist Catholic Grade School in 1979 and Central High School in 1983; he married Dian Daniels at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paris, Wisconsin on September 12, 1987; and

WHEREAS, Byron Biehn worked at Mazer/PPG/BASF and was the proprietor of B&D Mowing; in 2010, he joined AB Specialty Silicones in Waukegan as one of the first 11 employees and was instrumental in its growth; he eventually became the second shift supervisor; and

WHEREAS, Byron Biehn was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; he was the track coach for his former grade school, a former school board member, and a past president of Providence Catholic School; he was also an active 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Union Grove Council #4106, where he served as a past Grand Knight, Trustee, and Treasurer; he enjoyed spending time with his family, being outside, and traveling; he was an avid gardener and golfer; he was an enthusiastic fan of Wisconsin sports teams and attended many Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packer tailgates and football games; he relished telling stories and jokes and used his quick wit to the entertainment of all; and

WHEREAS, Byron Biehn was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Shirl Daniels; and his brother-in-law, Doug Daniels; and

WHEREAS, Byron Biehn is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dian; his children, Helena, Byron Carl "B.C.," and Mathias; his parents; his siblings, Jerry Biehn, Donald (Sheila) Biehn, Maureen (Dennis) Minogue, and Cynthia Biehn; his father-in-law, Carl Daniels; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Dave (Kim) Daniels, Deb (Jeff)Butler, Dawn (Steve) Novak, Dona (Larry) Turner, Dirk (Sara) Daniels, and Dodi (Mike) David; his many nieces, nephews, godchildren, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Byron Howard Biehn 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 Byron Biehn as an expression of our deepest sympathy.