SR0691 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0691 LRB102 23179 ECR 32341 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Thomas N. Bass of Colona, who passed away on December 14, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Bass was born to Samuel L. and Olivia F. (Tipton) Bass in Bridgeport on July 13, 1933; he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War; he married Ann Whittington in Champaign in 1955, and she preceded him in death in 1995; he married Linda DeBacker Stone in Carbondale on February 15, 1997; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Bass retired from the Rock Island Corps of Engineers in 1997 as chief employee and a labor relations specialist; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Bass was a past member and commander of VFW Post 2153, Moline, a 50+ member of Clinton Emulation Masonic Lodge 225, and an active member of Blackhawk Chapter 338 of National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE); and

WHEREAS, Thomas Bass was preceded in death by his son, Russell; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Bass is survived by his spouse, Linda; his sons, Samuel (Michelle) Bass and Tom (Lori) Bass Jr.; and his stepsons, Brian (Camy) Stone, Scott (Julie) Stone, and Todd Stone; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Thomas N. Bass 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 Thomas Bass as an expression of our deepest sympathy.