SR0648 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lionel Donald Boisvert of Moline, who passed away November 9, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Lionel Boisvert was born in Peace Dale, Rhode Island to Andrew and Marie (Roy) Boisvert on January 7, 1931; he joined the U.S. Army on January 7, 1948 at the age of 17; he married Ruby Hayes in Springfield, Tennessee on October 19, 1951; he served his country for 24 years, retiring with the rank of E8 First Sergeant; he served with the 187th Regimental Combat Team during the Korean War, parachuting behind enemy lines; he served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 and retired from the U.S. Army on November 1, 1970; and

WHEREAS, After his service in the U.S. Army, Lionel Boisvert obtained an associate degree in accounting and worked for John Deere & Company; he retired in 1990 with 17 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Lionel Boisvert was of the Catholic faith; and

WHEREAS, Lionel Boisvert was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby; his parents; his son, Timmy Boisvert; his daughter, Gail Forsythe; his brothers, Paul, Leo, Alfred, and Bobby Boisvert; and his sisters, Marianna Gardner, Florida Cook, Irene Pignoct, and Margaret Stringer; and

WHEREAS, Lionel Boisvert is survived by his sons, Donald (Debra) and Allen Boisvert; his grandchildren, Keith (Marie) Wright, Ryan Dopson, Shawn Boisvert, and Nicholas (Allison) Boisvert; and his great-grandchildren, Mikalah, Savanna, Lily, Keith Jr., and Milo; 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 Lionel Donald Boisvert 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 Lionel Boisvert as an expression of our deepest sympathy.