SR1121 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lawrence Ferry, who passed away on August 9, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Ferry was born to Ray and Mae Ferry on February 12, 1921; he graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1939, after a standout career in high school football; in his senior year, he was named "Mayor for a Day" and kidded about how that day helped him realized he should avoid politics; he later played football for the Lake County Merchants, a semi-professional team, and remembered those days fondly; he married Mary Zannini on June 3, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Ferry proudly served in the United States Army, European Theater, during World War II; he was awarded several combat medals, including the Bronze Star for saving three of his men; he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Ferry was a Teamster and worked for Meadow Gold Dairy for 37 years; he later worked at St. Therese Hospital (now Vista West); and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Ferry was a lifetime member of the American Legion Homer Dahringer Post 281; he enjoyed working with his hands and happily helped family, friends, and neighbors with household projects; he and Mary traveled extensively by car, especially to Florida, Colorado, Montana, and Texas to visit their children and grandchildren; they took the trip of a lifetime to Italy for their 40th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Ferry lived a long, rich life and looked out for people who were less fortunate; his family and friends miss his storytelling and hearty laugh; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Ferry was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Sal; his daughter, Patt (the late Nels) Nizer; his brothers, Clyde (the late Barbara) and Paul; his brothers-in-law, Gene (the late Eileen) Zannini and Dr. John (the late Frances) Zannini; and his special cousin, Dr. Thomas (the late Marifred) Jackson; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Ferry is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary; his children, Marty (Ed) Biondi, Linda, Paul (Sherre), and Jane; his grandchildren, John, Mike, Kate, Mike, and Dave (Shalee); his great-granddaughter, Darkis; and his many nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lawrence Ferry 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 Lawrence Ferry as an expression of our deepest sympathy.