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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Richard Duane Samuelson of Orion, who 
4passed away on April 27, 2021; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson was born to Edward Reuben and 
6Dora J. (Lawson) Samuelson in Moline on May 21, 1927; he served 
7in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953; he married Geraldine Love 
8at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Orion on June 7, 1953; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson and his wife farmed until their 
10later years; after his retirement, he continued to help his 
11sons farm; and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson enjoyed bowling and the Chicago 
13Tribune crossword puzzle; he was an avid Chicago Cubs and 
14Bears fan; he always had a smile on his face and made time to 
15visit with family and friends; he was patient and was focused 
16on the best interests of those around him; he was lovingly 
17called Uncle Bud or Sam by family and friends; and
  
 
18    WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson was preceded in death by his 
19parents; his wife; his sister, Loretta Parrish; and his 
20nephew, Rod Parrish; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson is survived by his sons, Terry 
2Samuelson and Keith (Lisa) Samuelson; his grandchildren, Alex 
3Samuelson and Ann Marie Samuelson; and his many nieces and 
4nephews; therefore, be it
  
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL 
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
7Richard Duane Samuelson and extend our sincere condolences to 
8his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
9further
  
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
11presented to the family of Duane Samuelson as an expression of 
12our deepest sympathy.