SR0419 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Alden A. Blume of Wyoming, Michigan, who passed away on October 28, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Alden A. Blume served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955, including the Korean Conflict; and he was an active VFW member for Post 3442, Custer, South Dakota; and

WHEREAS, He served for many years as President and coach for the Kelloggsville Little League, and also was Assistant District Administrator for District Nine baseball; and

WHEREAS, Alden Blume enjoyed spending time in his garden, he was an avid outdoorsman, and he especially enjoyed his South Dakota hunting trips; and

WHEREAS, Alden A. Blume was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Susan Blume, and his son, Steven Ray Blume; and

WHEREAS, Alden A. Blume is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Myra; his children, Crystal Coovert, Douglas (Tonja) Blume, Gregory (Kathleen) Blume, David (Sondra) Blume, Alden (Lori) Blume, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren; he is also survived by his brothers, Stanley (Doris) Storm, Ivan (Alice) Blume, Duane (Carolle) Blume, Keith Blume, and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Alden A. Blume; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Alden A. Blume as a symbol of our sympathy.