SR0836 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Petty Officer Third Class Logan Stephen Palmer, United States Navy, of Decatur, who passed away in service to his country; and

WHEREAS, Petty Officer Palmer graduated from Sangamon Valley High School in 2012 and from Richland Community College in 2015; he joined the United States Navy in April 2016 and was committed to making the Navy a career; he was an interior communications electrician aboard the USS John S. McCain; he received a National Defense Medal and was excited about the adventures the Navy would offer him; and

WHEREAS, Petty Officer Palmer was a wonderful young man, an Eagle Scout, and an active member in the family's church; he loved his family dearly and was a great little brother to his older brothers and a "cool big brother" to his younger sister; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Petty Officer Third Class Logan Stephen Palmer, United States Navy, 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 Petty Officer Palmer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.