SR0544 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frank Kirk of Kenilworth, who passed away on February 4, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Frank Kirk grew up in Sullivan as part of the Harshmanite religious group; he earned a pilot's license at the age of 17; his love of flying led him to serve with the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, Frank Kirk worked at Illinois Bell, Bell Laboratories, AT&T, and Vitrocesit SpA; and

WHEREAS, Frank Kirk developed a fine reputation as an author, writing the 1973 tome "Total System Development for Information Systems"; his work earned him a Book of the Month Award for scientific publications; and

WHEREAS, Frank Kirk enjoyed animals, being the owner of turtles, horses, pigs, cats, hamsters, and many beagles; and

WHEREAS, Frank Kirk is survived by his wife of 30 years, Beverly; his children, United States Representative Mark Kirk, Robin Kirk, Kristen Miller, Gretchen Miller, Melissa Hutchison, Eric Miller, Kyra Miller, and Maya Kirk; and his eight grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Frank Kirk; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Frank Kirk as an expression of our sympathy.