HR1069 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the employees and owners of Strang Funeral Home in Antioch on the occasion of the organization's 100th anniversary in 2012; and

WHEREAS, The Strang Funeral Home of Antioch was founded in 1912 by Leland Strang; his son, Ed Strang, grew up in Antioch and worked for his father since 1931; and

WHEREAS, In 1933, Strang Funeral Home was moved to its current location at the former Charles Thorn Farm house; in 1941, an expansion was constructed on 2 acres of ground on the premises; and

WHEREAS, In 1950, Ed Strang purchased the business from his father; in 1962, during the 50th anniversary of the business, Mr. Strang extensively remodeled the funeral home; and

WHEREAS, Following Mr. Strang's retirement in 1976, Dan Dugenske, who had been on staff since 1959, became the new owner; today, Mr. Dugenske and his staff continue to be dedicated to the families they serve in the Wisconsin and Illinois areas; and

WHEREAS, The employees and owners of Strang Funeral Home serve as models of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the employees and owners of Strang Funeral Home on the occasion of the organization's 100th anniversary, thank them for their many years of dedicated service to the people of Antioch and the State of Illinois, and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Strang Funeral Home as a symbol of our esteem and respect.