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This resolution, a formal expression of sentiment from the Illinois House of Representatives, mourns the passing of Carl William Strathmann, who died on March 7, 2026. The resolution highlights his life, including his service as a medic in the United States Army, his career as a data communications field engineer for AT&T, and his subsequent success in remodeling and rehabilitation management with his business, Recon. It also acknowledges his significant community involvement as an elected member of the Elgin Township Board and a long-serving chair of the Elgin Township Democrats, for which he received the Harry S. Truman Award for outstanding volunteerism. The resolution further touches upon his personal interests, such as his love for music, travel, and tinkering, and his cherished relationships with his wife, Cherryl, his children, bonus children, grandchildren, sister, and numerous friends. Finally, it resolves to extend condolences to his family and present them with a copy of this resolution as a token of sympathy.