SR1147 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph E. Burns, who passed away on April 23, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Joe Burns was born in Washington, D.C., where he developed his lifelong passion for horses, was a graduate of Georgetown University, and later founded Ameriforms Corporation; he later married and moved to Deerfield, where his daughter was born; he subsequently moved to Lake Forest 25 years ago, where he married his loving wife, Gail, and lived happily ever after; and

WHEREAS, After retiring, Joe Burns volunteered for several years, taking food to the poor; and

WHEREAS, Joe Burns was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Burns, and 2 brothers, Francis and Jack Burns; and

WHEREAS, Joe Burns is survived by his wife, Gail Smith Burns; a daughter, Toni Burns Colhoff; 4 grandchildren, Kristy Colhoff Schaut, Denny Colhoff, Julie Colhoff, and Jackie Colhoff; a great-granddaughter, Lylah Colhoff; a brother, Walter Burns; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Joseph E. Burns; and be it further

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