SR1271 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John W. Drasler of Waukegan, who passed away on April 22, 2014; and

WHEREAS, John Drasler was raised in Waukegan and was a life-long resident; he served 2 tours of duty in the Korean Conflict as a United States Army reconnaissance armored personnel operator; and

WHEREAS, John Drasler began working as an architect at the firm of Extrand Shad and West in Waukegan; he then worked for Freedman and Associates in Chicago, Ottis and Associates in Northbrook, and, in retirement, provided consultation for Ruck Pate Associates; most recently, he was a Ranger and a Keep Pace person at Pine Meadow Golf Course; and

WHEREAS, John Drasler was a member of the Waukegan South Side Club; for 9 years he served on the Waukegan Township Board of Education and was a member of the board of directors of North Shore Trust and Savings and Mother of God Parish; he was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, John Drasler enjoyed creating beautiful stained glass designs; and

WHEREAS, John Drasler was preceded in death by his parents, Gasper and Helen (nee Kirn) Drasler; brother, Tom and sister-in-law, Marie; brother, Don and sister-in-law, Susan; and his in-laws, William and Ann Thomas; and

WHEREAS, John Drasler is survived by his wife of 64 years, Pat (nee Thomas); children, Greg (Nancy Davidson) Drasler, Cindy Drasler, Cari (John) Vujovich, Connie (Dave) Walbran; and grandchildren, Alexandra, Peter, Emily, Katelyn, Michael, and Adison; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John W. Drasler, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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