HR0840 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Edmund Joseph "Bud" Summers of Chicago, who passed away on November 28, 2009; and

WHEREAS, He was born on September 21, 1921 to Anthony and Helen Suchomski in Chicago; as a child he loved playing baseball, roller skating, playing marbles, and checking out the girls in his neighborhood; Alyce Samkowski was one of the girls he checked out, and after serving in the United States Army Infantry during World War II, Alyce and Bud were married on May 3, 1947; and

WHEREAS, He was known for quoting movies and television; he was known for his creativity; he was the family counselor and the decision maker; he loved to dance, was athletic, and was a skilled marksman; he played the piano and organ and looked great in a suit and tie; and

WHEREAS, He loved science fiction and had a wonderful imagination; his children remember a visit to Florida to see Disney World under construction and a trip to Cape Kennedy to watch the launch of Apollo 15 that fulfilled some of his love for space and the cosmos; and

WHEREAS, He is remembered for his strength and courage; during World War II he was awarded the Bronze Star for his bravery; he was a fan of the Chicago Cubs; and he was strongly committed to family, which was evident by his 62 years of marriage; and

WHEREAS, Bud Summers is survived by his wife, Alyce; his children, Greg (Debbie), Mark (Sue), and Rob (Toni); his six grandchildren; and his great-grandson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Bud Summers; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Bud Summers as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.