SR1110 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1110 LRB101 21281 ECR 71871 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harold Gordon Tozer of Springfield, who passed away on April 9, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Harold Tozer was born to Alva Clarence and Anna Julia (Gordon) Tozer in Menard County on March 28, 1916; he married Evelyn Edna Hergett on December 21, 1953; Harold was a World War II veteran who served in the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1944; and

WHEREAS, Harold Tozer owned a small grain farm and raised livestock and horses; he was extremely proud of a horse he owned that won Grand Champion at the Illinois State Fair; he also worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for several years before retiring; and

WHEREAS, Harold Tozer was an avid bird watcher and nature lover and was a member of the Audubon Society and the Adams Wildlife Sanctuary; he was also a lifelong member of the Menard County American Legion Post #129; and

WHEREAS, Harold Tozer enjoyed coffee with his buddies and traveling; he and his wife also enjoyed participating at the Clayville Town Historic Site; most of all, he loved Sunday afternoon drives with his wife and spending time with family and friends during the holidays and family celebrations; and

WHEREAS, Harold Tozer was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna; his two brothers, Clarence and Woodrow Tozer; and his five sisters, Mildred Wiseman, Bertha Knoles, Virginia Hinrichs, Alice Horn, and an infant sister, Norma Faye Tozer; and

WHEREAS, Harold Tozer is survived by his cousin, Betty Young; his several nieces and nephews; and his several great-nieces and great-nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harold Gordon Tozer 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 Harold Tozer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.