HR0760 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 Roy C. Verner Sr. of Chicago, who passed away on February 3, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Roy Verner Sr. was born in Oran, Missouri to Rosie Lee Edwards and Scott Verner on August 20, 1929; he attended school in Missouri until the age of 12; he then moved to Chicago; he married Celestine on November 22, 1947; they had five children, Sandra, Janice, Loyd, Rose, and Roy C. Verner Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Roy Verner Sr. worked at the Rose Packing Company for 35 years, working his way up to master butcher; while there, he represented his union; he also worked over 13 years for Pinkerton Security at Mount Sinai Hospital; for his strong work ethic and fairness, he received numerous awards and certificates of recognition from employers; and

WHEREAS, Roy Verner Sr. was a warm, trusting, hardworking, smart, and strong man loved by all who knew him; he committed to his faith at an early age; alongside his wife, Roy Verner Sr. was known for hosting the annual, weekend-long family reunion in Chicago during August, after years of reunions at the family homestead in Missouri; and

WHEREAS, Roy Verner Sr. was preceded in death by his parents; 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 Roy C. Verner Sr. 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 Roy Verner Sr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.