SR0229 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Richard Buchanan had a career in public service that spanned more than four decades; and

WHEREAS, Richard Buchanan was hired at State Farm Insurance in 1971 and spent the next 30 years working as a human resources professional in the growing systems department; and

WHEREAS, Richard Buchanan served six years from 1971 to 1977 on the Bloomington City Council and two terms as the mayor of Bloomington from 1977 to 1985; he served on the McLean County Board from 2012 to 2017; and

WHEREAS, As mayor, Richard Buchanan was known for listening to his constituents and taking policy ideas through to completion; and

WHEREAS, Richard Buchanan fostered a friendly relationship between the two towns of Bloomington and Normal during his two terms as mayor; and

WHEREAS, Richard Buchanan also served more than 35 years on the city liquor commission, stepping down in December 2012 when he won his county board seat; and

WHEREAS, Richard Buchanan is a native of Clinton; he met his wife Judy while they were students at Northern Illinois University; following graduation, he spent six years in the U.S. Army Reserve, including seven months of active duty; and

WHEREAS, Richard Buchanan and Judy raised three children together; and

WHEREAS, Richard Buchanan and Judy were honored in 2019 as McLean County History Makers by the McLean County Museum of History; and

WHEREAS, Richard Buchanan was beloved by his colleagues, family, and friends; and

WHEREAS, Richard Buchanan will be remembered for his willingness to work with others and his ability to take people's opinions seriously; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare March 30, 2022 as Richard Buchanan Day in order to commemorate the one year anniversary of his death and to celebrate his life and his dedication to public service, his family, and his community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Richard Buchanan as a symbol of our respect and esteem.