HR0152 101ST 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 Esaw Peterson, who passed away on February 17, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Esaw Peterson was born on December 23, 1944; he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he obtained the rank of Sergeant and was awarded several medals and ribbons of honor; and

WHEREAS, Esaw Peterson moved to Bloomington to work for State Farm Insurance and retired after more than 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Esaw Peterson was a true community leader and a generous person who gave much to all of McLean County; he served on the McLean County Board and was chairman of the Justice Committee; he also served on the Bloomington Board of Elections Commission, where he oversaw elections and their operations in Bloomington; he was a member of the McLean County Republican Party, the Lincoln Club of McLean County, and Wayman AME Church of Bloomington for many years; and

WHEREAS, Esaw Peterson is survived by his wife, Cleo; his daughters, Rissa and Laurie; and his many other family members; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Esaw Peterson and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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