SR0323 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Urban Hipp of Aurora, who passed away September 4, 2011; and

WHEREAS, He was born in Aurora on March 28, 1913, the son of the late Fred and Elizabeth Hipp; he attended Fox Valley High School and graduated from East Aurora High School; he attended the University of Illinois, graduating in 1936 with a degree in business, and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity; and

WHEREAS, Upon finishing college, he became employed with U.S. Steel; on May 21, 1938, he married Margaret Barber of Aurora, whom he met at the University of Illinois; in 1939, he joined Barber Greene Company, serving in many management positions, including Treasurer and Vice President of Finance, and was a Director until his retirement in 1978; and

WHEREAS, He was very active in the business community, serving as a Director of Mercy Center, the Old Second National Bank of Aurora, Aurora Metal, the State of Illinois Chamber of Commerce, and the Aurora Country Club; he was an avid golfer, fisherman, poker and scrabble player, but he was also someone who enjoyed opening himself to new and different experiences whenever possible and with a confidence that was special; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; his parents, Fred and Elizabeth; his brother, Ralph; his sisters, Irene Davis and Clara "Honey" Dalton; and his grandson, Christopher Hipp; and

WHEREAS, Urban Hipp is survived by his son, David (Sandy) Hipp; his daughters, Barbara Fiore and Nancy Brown; his grandchildren, David (Mollie) Hipp, Thomas (Julie) Hipp, Daniel (Julie) Hipp, Brian (Stephanie) Hipp, Sarah Hipp, Karen (Richard) Olson, and Michael (Jennifer) Fiore; his 18 great-grandchildren; he is also survived by his daughter Nancy's 3 special Tibetans, Tenzin Kunga, Tenzin Yhulo, and Tenzin Lhaze, who had been like grandchildren to him; 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 Urban Hipp; and be it further

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