SR0456 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harold E. Collier of Chemung, who passed away on March 10, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Harold Collier was born on September 15, 1940 in Harvard; his parents were Harry and Irene (nee Saunders) Collier; he married Mary Lou Holtfreter on July 30, 1966; and

WHEREAS, Harold Collier served his country as a member of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Harold Collier was a longtime member of the Harvard Moose Club; and

WHEREAS, Harold Collier was an avid Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, and NASCAR fan; he enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, camping, and square dancing; and

WHEREAS, Harold Collier was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Albert and Bobby; 2 sisters, Margaret and Marion; and 3 brothers-in-law, Robert Swanson, Bud Anderson, and Jay Toombs; and

WHEREAS, Harold Collier is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Lou Collier; a daughter, Jeniffer (Adam) Boukal; and a sister, Eleanor Swanson; 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 Harold E. Collier; and be it further

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