Bill Text: IL SR0215 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Joseph F. Bernard of Antioch.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2009-04-23 - Resolution Adopted [SR0215 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-SR0215-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Joseph F. Bernard of Antioch, who passed
away on February 16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, He was born September 6, 1932 in Libertyville, to
Charles and Anna Bernard; his father, for whom Lake Charles in
Libertyville was named, died of mustard gas poisoning in World
War I before Joe was born; he was a Libertyville resident for
most his life, residing in Antioch for the past 10 years; and
WHEREAS, He was a 1950 graduate of Libertyville High School
and attended Lake Forest College; he served in the United
States Army and was a volunteer fireman for the Libertyville
Fire Department; he was an avid card player and was a Life
Member of the American Cribbage Congress, where he achieved the
rank of Master 2 stars, was elected to the Cribbage Hall of
Fame, and served as the Midwest Regional Manager; he was
delighted to have recently won his favorite tournament in
Raleigh, North Carolina and made many dear friends while
playing in the circuit; and
WHEREAS, He loved fishing with his sons, kidding with his
grandchildren, Snapple peach ice tea, Klondike bars, and word
or number puzzles; and

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WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents and a
nephew, "Chick" Bernard; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Bernard is survived by his wife, Cynthia;
his children, Cheryl (Ran) Davis, Pam (Glenn) Diedrich, Stephen
(Nancy) Bernard, and Chris (Jennifer) Bernard; his
grandchildren, Ashley and Alex Diedrich, Rebecca, Shaun, and
Leah Davis, and Ethan Bernard; his sister, Mary Ann (Jack)
Meyers; his brother, Charles "Jerry" (the late Ellie) Bernard;
and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Joseph Bernard; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Joseph F. Bernard as a symbol of our
sincere sympathy.