SR0615 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald Raymond "Ron" Camper of Rapid City, who passed away on October 28, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Ron Camper was born to Arthur Raymond and Loraine May Weigand Camper in Rock Island on August 23, 1947; he graduated from Alleman High School in 1965; he served in the U.S. Army, including two tours in Vietnam; he married Sherry Aman Claeys at the Memorial Baptist Church in Milan on May 16, 1992; and

WHEREAS, Ron Camper retired from the State of Illinois, where he served as a correctional officer at the East Moline Correctional Center for 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Ron Camper enjoyed keeping busy following retirement and became a driving and classroom instructor at Skiles Driving School in East Moline; he also drove a Pinks bus for Hampton Elementary School and served as a volunteer Port Byron fireman for several years; and

WHEREAS, Ron Camper was a member of the First Baptist Church in Silvis and the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 299; he formerly served with the Milan Auxiliary Police Department; he was also an archery and shooting instructor for the Youth Shooting Sports Association in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Ron Camper was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard Camper; and

WHEREAS, Ron Camper is survived by his wife, Sherry Camper; his son, Raymond Prucher; his brother, Daniel F. (Liz) Camper; and his numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ronald Raymond "Ron" Camper 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 Ron Camper as an expression of our deepest sympathy.