HR0141 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Chester R. "Chet" Albright of Aurora, who passed away on February 6, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Chester Albright was born in Aurora to Chester A. and Elsie (Stadler) Albright on May 4, 1939; he graduated from Mooseheart High School in 1957 and served in the United States Army; he married Judith Wendell on March 25, 1961; and

WHEREAS, Chester Albright was the owner and operator of the Northgate Barber Shop for nearly 25 years; he served as Sixth Ward Alderman for the City of Aurora from 1977 to 1985; he later served Moose International as a Director of Ritual and Sports and Supreme Secretary; he received the Pilgrim Degree of Merit; he retired in 2004, but remained active with the organization; in retirement, he began working part-time at the Dieterle Memorial Home, where he greeted many guests through the years and offered much comfort to grieving families; and

WHEREAS, Chester Albright was a longtime member of Genesis Community Church, serving in many capacities; he was also a member of Batavia Moose Lodge #682 and the Aurora Rotary Club; he enjoyed fishing and attending his grandchildren's sporting and school events; and

WHEREAS, Chester Albright was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Elsie Albright, and Vesta Albright; his sisters, Carol Blake, and Peggy Lynn in infancy; and his brother-in-law, Dick Forsell; and

WHEREAS, Chester Albright is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy; his children, Dean (Debbi) Albright, and Patricia (Ken) Edwards; his grandchildren, James and Mitch Edwards, and Samantha Albright; his siblings, Nancy Forsell, Robert (Paulette) Albright, Joy (John) Nemanich, Rick (RoseAnne) Albright, and Jack (Sherry) Albright; his brothers-in-law, Bob (Georgiann) Blake, and David Wendell; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Chester R. "Chet" Albright, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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