SR0680 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jack Arnold of Waukegan, who passed away on August 25, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Jack Arnold was born on December 9, 1921, in Waukegan; his parents were Leslie V. and Iva Arvila (nee Gilmore) Arnold; and

WHEREAS, Jack Arnold served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Navy during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Jack Arnold was an avid musician; at the age of 6, he stood alone with his snare drum and played to the grand opening of the Historic Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan on Christmas Day in 1927; he was a member of the Swedish Glee Club and the Musicians Union; his passion was playing drums and he played with many big bands over the years; and

WHEREAS, Jack Arnold worked at Louie's Restaurant in Waukegan for 55 years; he made many people laugh during his years there; kids in particular enjoyed coming into the restaurant and hearing his Donald Duck imitation; and

WHEREAS, Jack Arnold owned several greyhound racing dogs at Dairyland Park in Kenosha; and

WHEREAS, Jack Arnold was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marjorie Caswell; and

WHEREAS, Jack Arnold is survived by his wife, Beverly (nee Beals); his children, Michael (Jane) Arnold, Patrick Arnold, Debra Hanson, and Bonnie Arnold; his grandchildren, Bridget Arnold, Richard Hanson, Jack Arnold, and Rachael Arnold; his sister-in-law, Betty Jo (Raymond) Furlow; his nephews, Charles (Tina) Caswell and Michael and Adam Furlow; and his many other relatives; therefore, be it

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

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