SR0895 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward Pierce of Marengo, who passed away on August 25, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Edward Pierce was born in Atlanta to Arthur Lloyd and Doris Francis (Snook) Pierce on August 21, 1930; he served in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean War; he married Darlene R. Golz on January 20, 1951; and

WHEREAS, Edward Pierce was a farmer and a real estate broker until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Edward Pierce enjoyed spending time with his family, watching the Chicago Bears football games, and traveling with his wife; he will be remembered as a loving spouse, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who never lost his sense of humor; and

WHEREAS, Edward Pierce was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Maria Pierce; and his siblings, Mary Etta Allen, Arthur Eugene Pierce, and Robert Grant Pierce; and

WHEREAS, Edward Pierce is survived by his wife of 66 years, Darlene; his children, Richard (Peggy) Pierce, Catherine (Dave) Frank, Steven (Selene) Pierce, and Ronald (Ann) Pierce; his 12 grandchildren; his nine great-grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Joyce Pierce; therefore, be it

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