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Full Text of SR0596  93rd General Assembly

SR0596 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY


 


 
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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois
3 were saddened to learn of the death of Richard E. Bush of
4 Waukegan on June 7, 2004; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Richard E. Bush was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on
6 December 23, 1924; and
 
7     WHEREAS, Mr. Bush retired in 1973 from his position as a
8 contract representative with the Veterans Administration after
9 25 years of service; he was a veteran of World War II, having
10 served with the United States Marine Corps; he received the
11 Congressional Medal of Honor and five Purple Hearts for
12 injuries received in combat; and
 
13     WHEREAS, Mr. Bush enjoyed horses, traveling, and people;
14 and
 
15     WHEREAS, The passing of Richard E. Bush will be deeply felt
16 by many, especially his son, Richard (Karen) Bush; his two
17 grandsons, David and Rob; and his longtime and loving
18 companion, Nelda Moyers; and
 
19     WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judith
20 Smith; and his former wife, Stella; therefore, be it
 
21     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL
22 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we express our deep
23 sense of loss on the passing of Richard E. Bush and extend our
24 sincere condolences to his family and friends; and be it
25 further
 
26     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
27 presented to the family of Richard E. Bush as an expression of
28 our deepest sympathy.