SR1963 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Russell H. LeBeau Sr. of Zion, who passed away on August 2, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Russell LeBeau was born in Massachusetts to Eleanor and Russell Joseph LeBeau on June 5, 1940; he married Veronica "Ronney" Suwe on August 23, 1969; and

WHEREAS, Russell LeBeau was a Civil Service Instructor at the Navy Electronics School at Great Lakes Naval Base; he served in the United States Air Force, enlisting in the Air Force National Guard for 20 years, and five years in the Army National Guard; and

WHEREAS, Russell LeBeau was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church, The Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion; he participated in Street Scenes at Carmel High School for 35 years; he was a past member of several choruses and choirs, including the Gerry Traxler Chorus and Barbershop Choruses; he was also a member of the Sportscar Club and was active for many years in the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Russell LeBeau was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patricia Langer McDonough; and

WHEREAS, Russell LeBeau is survived by his wife of 49 years, Veronica; his daughters, Rachelle Manieri, Renee (Brian) LeBeau Worwa, Roxanne (Dan) Otterbacher, Rita LeBeau, and Diana Fischbach; his son, Russell (Diane) H. LeBeau Jr.; his brother, Ernest "Sonny" LeBeau; his grandchildren, Lukas, Matthias, Nanet, and Katie Manieri, Tyler and Veronica Worwa, Jerred and Nicolette Otterbacher, Courtney Tekampe, Trey, Hunter, and Chase LeBeau, Jacy Wilson, Dalila LeBeau, and T.J. Quill; numerous nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and countless 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 Russell H. LeBeau Sr., 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 Russell LeBeau as an expression of our deepest sympathy.