HR0587 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Harlan R. Hosch of Danville on Wednesday, November 19, 2003; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hosch was born on October 20, 1920 in Danville to Harry and Julie Linne Hosch; he graduated from Danville High School and Ohio University in Athens, Ohio; he also attended the University of Illinois; he married Jane Royse on February 24, 1946 in Danville; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hosch valiantly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard a destroyer in the South Pacific during World War II and on another destroyer during the Korean War; he served in the U.S. Navy Reserves and retired as a commander; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hosch served as Chief Probation Officer for Vermilion County, as Vermilion County Treasurer from 1962 to 1966, as U.S. Marshal from 1969 to 1974, as Newell Township Supervisor, and as Vermilion County Sheriff from 1958 to 1962 and 1966 to 1970; during his tenure as sheriff, he was responsible for getting marked units, putting the officers in uniform, and giving officers the power to write tickets; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hosch was a member of Bowman Avenue United Methodist Church for over 60 years and served on the board; he was active in Olive Branch Masonic Lodge #38 and Danville Consistory for more than 50 years; he was also a member of Ansar Shrine, Eastern Illinois Shrine Club, and Gao Grotto; he was a past commander of American Legion Post #210; he is remembered as a friendly individual with a sense of humor and an interest in people; he enjoyed sports and golf; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Mr. Hosch has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Jane; his children, Luana (James) Oiler, Harlan (Randy) Hosch, Susan (Scott) DeVore, and Chris (Debi) Hosch; and his grandchildren, Ashleigh, Megan, and Jimmy Oiler, Ryan and Erin Hosch, Adrienne, Cameron, and Spencer DeVore, and Andy and Steve Hosch; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harlan R. Hosch, and we extend our deepest sympathy 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 Harlan R. Hosch as an expression of our sincere condolences.