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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Zealy Maurice Holmes, who passed away on
4September 5, 2015; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Zealy Holmes was born on the family farmstead just
6outside Edelstein on December 8, 1922; his parents were Charles
7and Edna (nee Schielein) Holmes; he married Ruth Streitmatter
8at home on June 29, 1944; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Zealy Holmes served as a first lieutenant with the
1089th Infantry Division in the European Theater during World War
11II; he was decorated with a Purple Heart and a Silver Star for
12his service; despite his distinguished service in the war, the
13veteran dreamed of and worked toward a world of peaceful
14nations cooperating to solve problems; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Zealy Holmes was an active church and community
16leader; he helped design and shape Illinois Central College
17through his service as president of the founding board; he and
18his wife were also instrumental in forming the Peoria Area
19World Affairs Council in 1970; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Zealy Holmes was preceded in death by his wife,
21Ruth; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Zealy Holmes is survived by 3 daughters, Connie
2Holmes Nelson, Peggy Holmes (Jim Hicks), and Wendy Holmes
3(David Frank); 3 granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter;
4therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
7family and friends, mourn the passing of Zealy Maurice Holmes;
8and be it further
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10presented to the family of Zealy Holmes as an expression of our
11sympathy.