SR1617 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard H. Hyde, who passed away on April 5, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hyde was born in Waukegan on November 24, 1927 and raised in Waukegan, where he was an Eagle Scout and Sea Scout; he graduated from Waukegan High school in 1946 and joined the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1946; he was discharged in 1949 and graduated from Bradley University in 1953; he was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and retired in 1977 after 22 years, achieving the rank of Colonel; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hyde was a teacher, coach, and athletic director for 42 years at Warren and Waukegan High Schools; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hyde was active in local politics; he was Park Board President, a Recreation Board member, and served on many other city boards; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hyde was elected Alderman of the 8th Ward and ultimately Mayor of the City of Waukegan, where he served with distinction for seven years; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hyde is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janice; his daughter, Kathleen (Alan) Lenz; his son, Jeff (Kathy); his daughter, Kris (Alan) Young; his son, John (Angela) Hyde; his son, Rick (Beth) Hyde; his grandchildren, Patrick Hyde, Theresa Hyde, Mary Kate Hyde, Aidan Young, Noah Young, Ben Young, Keira Young, Andrew Crawford, Jackson Hyde, Augustine Hyde, John Bosco Hyde, Anna Hyde, Claire Hyde, Matthew Hyde, Elizabeth Hyde, David Hyde, Daniel Hyde, and Jacob Hyde; and his great-grandchild, Reagan Hyde; therefore, be it

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