Bill Text: IL HR1548 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Darrell "Del" Rea of Christopher.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-12-16 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley [HR1548 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR1548-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 Darrell
"Del" Rea of Christopher, who passed away on July 10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Darrell Rea was born on July 11, 1948, in
Carbondale; he was the son of Jesse and Betty (Maness) Rea; and
WHEREAS, Darrell Rea served his country with pride and
distinction as a member of the United States Marine Corps,
having served 3 tours of duty with the 1st Marine Division; and
WHEREAS, Darrell Rea served as the editor of the
Christopher Progress for many years; and
WHEREAS, Darrell Rea was a former citizen of the year in
Christopher; he was the former president of the Christopher
Chamber of Commerce; he also helped organize the youth fishing
derby in Christopher, where he was well known as a friend to
the community; and
WHEREAS, Darrell Rea was a member of the Disabled American
Veterans, the American Legion, and the Homecoming Committee;
and

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WHEREAS, Darrell Rea was preceded in death by his parents
and his wife, Kathryn; and
WHEREAS, Darrell Rea is survived by his children, Jeff Rea
and Kristin Rea; his grandson, Jason Thomas Rea; and his
sisters, Karen Hornat and Linda Rea; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of
Darrell "Del" Rea; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Darrell Rea as an expression of our
sympathy.