SR0266 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard G. Hermann of Peoria, who passed away on May 23, 2011; and

WHEREAS, He was born March 8, 1942 in Peoria to Joseph and Lydia Schaefer Hermann; he married Marilynn Pelini on January 30, 1965 in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, He grew up in Peoria, attending Peoria High School and Bradley University, where he earned both a bachelor's degree in Accounting and an MBA; early in his career, he worked as a stock broker for Hornblower & Weeks; he retired from Caterpillar Inc. in 2004, after 31 years, having last served as Intercompany Pricing Manager, Corporate Tax; and

WHEREAS, He previously served on the boards of the Carver Community Center and Bradley University Alumni Lettermen Club; he was an active member of the CEFCU Board of Directors, where he held various positions during the past 24 years, including Chairman; he was a member of the Peoria Apostolic Christian Church and was currently serving on the Apostolic Christian Skylines Foundation Board; and

WHEREAS, His parents and one brother, Ron Hermann, preceded him in death; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hermann is survived by his wife, Marilynn; his daughter, Lori Hermann; his sons, Joe (Erin) Hermann and Doug Hermann; and his grandchildren, Brenna, Cassidy, Quinn, and Lucy; therefore, be it

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

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Richard Hermann as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.