HR0262 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Camillus Joachim Wurtz of Pocahontas, Arkansas, who passed away on April 14, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Camillus Wurtz was born on August 16, 1921, in Pocahontas, Arkansas; his parents were Peter A. and Mary T. Wurtz; and

WHEREAS, Camillus Wurtz served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II; he earned 4 Bronze Stars for his meritorious service; and

WHEREAS, Camillus Wurtz retired from his business, Builders Plumbing and Heating, in 1982, after many years of dedicated service to his community; and

WHEREAS, Camillus Wurtz was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Esther; his parents; his brothers, Zeno and Sylvan; and his sisters, Juanita, Rosemary, and Beatrice; and

WHEREAS, Camillus Wurtz is survived by his sons Sid (Rita) Wurtz and Ron (Judy) Wurtz; his daughters, Camille (Joe) Myers and Juanita (Joe) Cofer; his 7 grandchildren; his 6 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Joanne DeGregorio; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Camillus Joachim Wurtz; and be it further

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