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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of David A. Holcomb of Milan, who passed 
4away on November 16, 2023; and
 
5    WHEREAS, David Holcomb was born to Harry and Esther 
6(Formhals) Holcomb in Morris on January 8, 1936; he graduated 
7from Morris High School in 1954; he earned his Bachelor of Arts 
8and Master of Arts in Music Education from Illinois State 
9University; he served in the U.S. Army, playing baritone horn 
10in the 5th U.S. Army Band and in the U.S. Army Band in Germany 
11for several years; he married Gail Emerson in Morton in 1969; 
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13    WHEREAS, David Holcomb taught music in the Rock Island 
14Public Schools for 34 years; he also served as the band 
15director of Ambrose Jazz for a time; and
 
16    WHEREAS, David Holcomb was a well-known jazz pianist in 
17the Quad Cities, playing in numerous venues throughout the 
18area; he was known for his ability to entertain with both his 
19music and his wit; and
 
20    WHEREAS, David Holcomb was preceded in death by his 
21parents and his siblings, Joel, Henrietta, Rachel, Ruth, and 
 
 
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2    WHEREAS, David Holcomb is survived by his wife of 54 
3years, Gail; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and 
4great-nephews; and his poodles, Billie and Oscar; therefore, 
5be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
7ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
8David A. Holcomb and extend our sincere condolences to his 
9family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
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11    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
12presented to the family of David Holcomb as an expression of 
13our deepest sympathy.