Bill Text: IL HR0714 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Carl Edward Mescher.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-05 - Resolution Adopted [HR0714 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-HR0714-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Carl
Edward Mescher of Massac County, who passed away on January 15,
2020; and
WHEREAS, Carl Edward Mescher was born to Herman and Clara
(Moller) Mescher in Metropolis on August 12, 1920; he dedicated
his life to the service of Illinoisans within Massac County;
and
WHEREAS, Carl Edward Mescher was a Navy veteran of World
War II; he served on the USS Pennsylvania during the attack on
Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941; he heroically contained
dangerous and destructive fires throughout the bombing raids
that day; and
WHEREAS, Carl Edward Mescher was a radioman in the OS2U3
Kingfisher seaplane and was awarded the Air Medal for
courageous action in the Pacific theater at Makin, Kwajalein,
and Eniwetok Atolla; the commendation recognized his skillful
performance of duty in establishing and maintaining excellent
communications between his plane and parent ship while braving
heavy antiaircraft fire and extremely hazardous flying
conditions; and

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WHEREAS, Carl Edward Mescher finished his military service
testing radio navigation equipment in PBY Catalina seaplanes at
Banana River Naval Station where he rose to the rank of Chief
Petty Officer; and
WHEREAS, Following his illustrious military career from
1940 to 1946, Carl Edward Mescher operated Soil Services, a
local fertilizer store, until his retirement in 1982; and
WHEREAS, Carl Edward Mescher continued to farm and raise
cattle until his health no longer allowed it; he was a member
of St. John's Church and the American Legion Post 306; and
WHEREAS, Carl Edward Mescher was preceded in death by his
parents, Herman and Clara (Moller) Mescher; and his five
brothers, Omer, Amos, Loyd, Troy, and Otis Mescher; and
WHEREAS, Carl Edward Mescher is survived by his nieces, his
nephews, his extended relatives, and his friends; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Carl Edward Mescher and extend our
sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew

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and loved him; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Carl Edward Mescher as an expression
of our deepest sympathy.