HR0367 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of United States Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Baker, who passed away on December 6, 2018 over the Sea of Japan when a F/A-18D Hornet and a KC-130J Hercules collided during an aerial refueling mishap; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Baker grew up in Tremont; he was a 2015 graduate of Tremont High School and an Illinois State Scholar; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Baker enlisted with the United States Marine Corps in spring of 2016 as a KC-130j Crewmaster; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Baker completed his Marine recruit training in August 2016 and earned a meritorious promotion to Private First Class; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Baker attended Corporals Training at MCAS Iwakuni, where he graduated top of his class; he received an award for academic excellence in August 2018; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Baker served two years in the Marine Corps; his decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Baker is survived by his parents, Duane and Elizabeth Baker; his sister, Adelle Baker; and his grandparents, Herman and Eva Baker and Dr. Daniel and Joanne Baer; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of United States Marine Cpl. Daniel Baker; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of Cpl. Baker and his encouraging, positive, adventurous spirit and his willingness to serve our country, which led to him making the ultimate sacrifice; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Cpl. Baker as a symbol of our sincere sympathy and gratitude for his service.