SR0409 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard H. Amy of Milan, who passed away on July 4, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Richard Amy was born to Enos and Crystle Amy on October 24, 1928; he served in the U.S. Navy; he married Frances Heston on October 4, 1951, and they had two children, Richard and Reita; and

WHEREAS, Richard Amy worked for the Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company; he retired after 35 years; and

WHEREAS, Richard Amy was a 50-year Mason and a member of the KAABA Shrine; he loved hunting, fishing, jewelry making, and his family; he never missed a moment to watch his six grandchildren in events at Rockridge, with his camera in hand, and especially enjoyed spending time with his great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Richard Amy was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his brother, Boyd Amy; and his sister, Reita Downing; and

WHEREAS, Richard Amy is survived by his son, Richard "Rick" (Kay) Amy; his daughter, Reita (Mike) Kuster; his grandchildren, Rickey (Krystle) Kuster, Matt (Chelsea) Kuster, Gail (DJ) Hahn, Steve (Staci) Amy, Kevin (Kara) Amy, and Keith (Courtney) Amy; and his great-grandchildren, Cole Kuster, Cael Kuster, Claire Kuster, Cru Kuster, Collins Kuster, Kylen Kuster, Kolby Kuster, Cooper Amy, Hawk Amy, Lucas Amy, Kennedy Amy, Huxley Amy, Ryker Amy, Jordy Hahn, and Jeter Hahn; 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 Richard H. Amy 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 Richard Amy as an expression of our deepest sympathy.