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IL SR0563
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Koehler
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AI Summary
- Memorial resolution honoring Marcus M. "Mark" Olson of Peoria, who passed away on January 3, 2026 at age 98 (born October 9, 1927 in Marquette, Michigan)
- U.S. Army veteran who earned bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering from Michigan Tech and Bradley University, and was a three-time hockey MVP at Michigan Tech
- Worked as an electrical engineer in defense products at Caterpillar Inc. from 1963 until his retirement in 1986
- Pioneer in youth hockey who co-founded the Peoria Blades, officiated an NCAA Division I Final Four Championship Game, and was inducted into five halls of fame including the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame
- Three-time world junior logrolling champion who is survived by four children, 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL-MARCUS M. OLSON
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
1/14/2026
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