MEMORIAL-GALEN GOCKEL

Senate Resolution 1057 is a memorial resolution honoring Galen Gockel, a resident of Oak Park who passed away in January 2024 at the age of 91. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while recognizing his significant contributions to civil rights, education, and local government. It highlights his diverse career, which included serving as a naval officer, a university professor, a school board member, a village trustee, and a leader in community organizations like the Festival Theater. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the document be presented to Gockel's family as a gesture of sympathy.