HR0416 97TH 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 Stephen Paul Drake of Champaign, who passed away on May 3, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Drake was born on November 6, 1951, in Urbana; his parents are Richard K. Drake and Marylou Gillis; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Drake graduated from Farmer City High School and earned his bachelor's degree at Illinois State University; he subsequently earned his graduate degree in banking from the University of Wisconsin in Madison; he was also a Certified Financial Planner; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Drake served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Drake was an Executive Vice President and a Community Leader at the Heartland Bank and Trust Company and a Director at the Heartland Bank and Trust Company in Champaign-Urbana; he was also a Director for both the State Bank of Lincoln and the Farmer City State Bank; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Drake was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge and the Champaign-Urbana Chamber of Commerce; he was also a Pillar Member of the United Way and a supporter of the March of Dimes, the American Cancer Society, and the University of Illinois; he was also an organ donor; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Drake enjoyed fishing, boating, and spending time with his friends and family; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Drake is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patricia Reilly Drake; his sister, Stephanie Drake; his brothers, Stuart (Diana) Drake and Stanley (Colleen) Drake; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Stephen Paul Drake; and be it further

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