SR1044 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James Alfred Butler of Bunker Hill, who passed away on September 20, 2015; and

WHEREAS, James Butler was born on April 26, 1933 in Alton; his parents were Alfred James Butler and Opal Chamberline; he married Adrienne E. (nee Altevogt) Butler on May 27, 1972 in Bunker Hill; and

WHEREAS, James Butler was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany; and

WHEREAS, James Butler was employed as a clerk for the Olin Corporation for 42 1/2 years; and

WHEREAS, James Butler was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Bunker Hill and the American Legion of Bunker Hill; he enjoyed the outdoors and gardening; and

WHEREAS, James Butler was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dan Butler; and his sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Gene Ward; and

WHEREAS, James Butler is survived by his wife, Adrienne; his son, Dennis J. (Lisa K.) Butler; his grandchildren, Justin Butler and Blake Butler; his sibling, Marilyn Cunningham; and his many nieces; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of James Alfred Butler; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of James Butler as an expression of our sympathy.