SR0748 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roger Place of Woodridge, who passed away on May 7, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Roger Place and his wife of 42 years, Sharon, began their life together after meeting at the University of Minnesota in 1966, where they were both majoring in theatre; they quickly formed a bond, which led to their marriage; and

WHEREAS, Roger Place was an employee of Lisle-based Bellcore for 25 years; he served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, Roger Place took part in numerous theatrical productions in his community, both on stage and behind the scenes; his and his wife's love for theatre and music was also shared by his daughters; the family's love affair with theatre led them to manage the Naperville community theatre, The Summer Place, for 2 years in the late 1980s; in total, the family's involvement in community theater has spanned over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Roger Place also enjoyed flying and playing golf; he worked as a flight instructor out of Clow International Airport in Bolingbrook and worked at two local golf courses, Seven Bridges and The Village Greens, both in Woodridge, after his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Roger Place took great pride in raising and supporting his family, his lovely wife Sharon and two wonderful daughters, Jennifer and Susan; and

WHEREAS, Roger Place will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as a courageous soldier, an accomplished thespian, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and as a devoted friend; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Roger Place; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Roger Place as an expression of our sympathy.