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SENATE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to express 
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their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Elmer E. 
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"Buzz" Emerson, who passed away on October 30, 2006; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Mr. Emerson was retired from the United States 
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Navy, serving as a Lieutenant for 21 years in active duty and 
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naval reserve time; he served in both World War II and the 
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Korean War; Mr. Emerson was a survivor of the attack on Pearl 
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Harbor, serving aboard the U.S.S. San Francisco; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Mr. Emerson worked in the area of human resources 
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at 3M, Whirlpool, Abbott Laboratories, Masonite, and 
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Harper-Wyman; he retired as Vice-President of Human Resources 
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of the Evangelical Hospital Association (now Advocate Health  
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Care); and

 
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    WHEREAS, Elmer E. "Buzz" Emerson served in community 
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organizations, including Friends of the Library, S.A.L.T. 
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(Seniors and Legal Together), and the Community Services Block 
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Grant advisory board of DuPage County; he was active in the 
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First Presbyterian Church of Downers Grove, serving in the role 
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of elder, deacon, and trustee; and

 
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    WHEREAS, He will be remembered for his social work, which 
 


 






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began during a faith experience during a Cursillo retreat in 
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the 1960s; he was instrumental in founding FISH, which provides 
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emergency help and food to those in need; FISH provides 
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clothing, food, and referrals to people needing assistance; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Elmer Emerson is survived by his wife, Charlotte; 
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his children, Paul (Hanna Zmijewska-Emerson), Evelyn (Bruce 
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Kramer), Barbara (Arvid Grinbergs), Kenneth (Melinda), and 
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Greg and Cindy King; his six grandchildren; his 3 
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great-grandchildren; and his brother, Kenneth (Millie); he was 
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preceded in death by his father, Harry, his mother, Dora, and 
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his sister, Shirley; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL 
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with 
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his family and friends, the passing of Elmer E. "Buzz" Emerson; 
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and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the family of Elmer E. "Buzz" Emerson.