SR0640 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Franklin L. Gossell of Wauconda on Saturday, July 10, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Franklin L. Gossell was born on December 17, 1928 in Elgin to Albert A. and Edna Gossell; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gossell valiantly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gossell had been the Wauconda Township Road Commissioner since October 1, 1974; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gossell was a member of American Legion Post #911 in Wauconda; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Franklin L. Gossell has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife of 50 years, Mary E. "Betty" (nee Williams); his children, David (Denise), Richard, Daniel (Wendy), and Mary (Jerry) Shafer; his grandchildren, Greg, Michelle, Katie, and Kevin Gossell, and Kristina, Joshua, and Jennifer Shafer; his brother-in-law Richard (Barbara) Williams; his niece and nephews Jana, Rob, and Rick Williams; and his cousin Sue (Tom) Anderson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Franklin L. Gossell, 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 Franklin L. Gossell as an expression of our sincere condolences.