Bill Text: IL SR0177 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Richard Bogaert.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-25 - Resolution Adopted [SR0177 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0177-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Richard T. "Bogie" Bogaert of Colona,
who passed away on March 6, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert was born to James and Margaret
Williams Bogaert in Moline on September 19, 1932; he served in
the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955; he married Tommie Bouler
on February 4, 1961, and they had two children; and
WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert worked at John Deere Harvester
for 35 years; following retirement, he worked at Rain Drop Car
Wash; and
WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert was commander of the American
Legion in Colona from 1968 to 1969; he served as an alderman
for the City of Colona and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic
Church; and
WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert enjoyed gardening and was a fan
of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Bears; he also
coached Little League baseball and softball; and
WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert was preceded in death by his
parents; his two sisters; and his daughter, Kim; and

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WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert is survived by his wife, Tommie;
his son, Keith; his sisters, Carolyn Halsted and Diane
Swemline; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Richard T. "Bogie" Bogaert 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 Richard Bogaert as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.