Bill Text: IL SR0967 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Michael W. "Mike" Malmstrom of Moline.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-02 - Resolution Adopted [SR0967 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0967-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Michael W. "Mike" Malmstrom of Moline,
who passed away on April 10, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom was born to Willa Mae (Stark) and
Lawrence Daniel Malmstrom on March 26, 1953 and was raised in
humble surroundings in Moline; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom became an active member of the
United States Marine Corps in 1972 and then seven months later
joined the Marine Corps Reserve; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom was employed by McLaughlin Body in
1973; he became a union member in good standing with UAW 1414
as an assembler, spot welder, and forklift driver; he started
work for John Deere Harvester Works in January of 1974 and
joined UAW 865 during that time; while employed, he was
instrumental in starting the first annual, official, East
Moline Labor Day Parade in 1983 and was chairman of the parade
committee for four years; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom returned to John Deere Harvester
Works in 1993 and, after giving another 10 and a half more
years, finally retired in 2004; he stayed on as a union member

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in good standing with UAW 865's retiree group; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom had the pleasure of working
alongside U.S. Congressman Lane Evans, also a Marine veteran,
as his scheduler and driver for State functions; over the past
15 years, he served as the precinct committeeman for South
Moline 19; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom joined and then became commander
of AMVETS #145 of East Moline, serving for 21 years; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom served as the finance officer for
American Legion Post 582 of Erie; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom joined Marine Corp League (MCL),
Lincoln Detachment in 1990; with his abounding energy, hard
work, and affable personality, he become MCL Department of
Illinois Commandant in 1993; over the past 30 years, he held
various other positions, most recently as their finance
officer; he was a representative of the Combined Veterans
Association for the MCL and then appointed as chairman; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom enjoyed deer hunting, woodworking,
and traveling the country on his motorcycle with his wife in
his spare time; for over 30 years, he brought happiness to
everyone around him, dressing up as Santa and visiting

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children, veterans, and nursing homes; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom has been involved with the
Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA) since 2010, serving the
first four years as its vice president; in 2015, he became its
president and served until his passing; he also served on the
state board of ARA for six years; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom had been president of Bridging the
Gap for Homeless Vets since 2001, helping to coordinate and
host the veterans Stand Down Events; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom will be forever remembered as an
inspirational person who never hesitated to help his family,
country, and corps and who served the veterans community of
Illinois with dignity and incredible devotion; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom was a mentor to new and existing
Marine Corps League Department officers and was gracious and
generous with his time and knowledge; and
WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom was a dignified U.S. Marine and
volunteered for any situation when needed; he will be honored
by his devotion to his brothers and sisters in harm's way for
all years to come; and

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WHEREAS, Mike Malmstrom was the devoted husband of 48
years to his beautiful wife, Sheila Malmstrom, and the loving
father of five and the grandparent to eight adoring
grandchildren, Jenica, Linnea, Alicia, Patrick, Karl, Caleb,
Ariannah, and Isaiah; 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 W. "Mike" Malmstrom and extend our sincere condolences
to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
it further