HR0593 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0593 LRB102 23100 ECR 32257 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Bruce Sayre; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bruce Sayre was born to Frank Anderson and Ruth Ann Sayre on January 8, 1957; he was raised on the South Side of Chicago across from Tuley Park; he participated in many activities at the park, including baseball, basketball, swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, and day camp, and won many trophies and awards; he belonged to St. Joachim Parish and attended elementary school there; he graduated from De La Salle Catholic High School; he attended college and then matriculated at the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa; he received a Doctor in Chiropractic Medicine degree in 1989; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bruce Sayre ran a chiropractic and wellness clinic for 31 years; his chiropractic skills along with his warm and caring personality helped him build a successful practice in service to his community; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bruce Sayre was a longtime member and eventual president of the Black Association of Chicagoland Chiropractors; he also joined the 3G's golf organization and eventually became president; he served as the first president of the Armstrong Park Advisory Council through which he helped plant trees in the park, build its track, and refurbish its playground; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bruce Sayre became an avid golfer in adulthood; he loved being outdoors and making people laugh; he was the rock of his family and could find light in everyone and everything; he belonged to many community, civic, and social organizations over the years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bruce Sayre was preceded in death by his parents; his oldest brother, Frank; his younger brother, Gordon; and his baby sister, Phyllis; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bruce Sayre is survived by his mother-in-law, Marcella; his wife, Yolanda; his daughter, Sydney; his two sons, Adam and Ryan; his two sisters, Joyce (Frank) Kaiser and Kathleen (Marlo) Curry; his nieces and nephews and their children and families; his cousins and their families; his friends; his neighbors; his patients; his business partners and associates; and his fellow golfers; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dr. Bruce Sayre 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 Dr. Bruce Sayre as an expression of our deepest sympathy.