Bill Text: IL SR0219 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Edward John "Ed" Buss of McHenry.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-27 - Resolution Adopted [SR0219 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0219-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Edward John "Ed" Buss of McHenry, who
passed away on February 23, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Ed Buss was born on April 17, 1929, and he resided
in McHenry his entire life; he excelled in academics and
athletics in his youth; he married Joan Theresa in May 1950;
and
WHEREAS, After his father's unexpected passing, Ed Buss
assumed the responsibility for his father's auto dealership,
Buss Ford, at the age of 18 and became a successful
businessman; although he rarely sold a car himself at the
dealership, he would take care of problems and give people a
ride home when their cars were being serviced; his sons joined
the business in the 1970s, and one of his grandsons now runs
it; and
WHEREAS, Ed Buss was a civic-minded individual; he began
his political life at the age of 33 in April 1963, running as
an independent for the McHenry County Board; during his
tenure, he was instrumental in the building of the Charles
Miller Road and its bridge; he served on the board for 25
years, retiring in 1988 after spending the last four years

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serving as chair; and
WHEREAS, Ed Buss coached youth baseball, basketball, and
football; he was a lifetime supporter and a member of the
McHenry Little League Association Board for 12 years; for his
efforts and dedication, he was inducted into the McHenry
Little League Association Hall of Fame, and Buss Field in
McHenry was named after him; and
WHEREAS, Ed Buss's fondest memories were spent at the
McHenry Country Club, where he won 13 club championships and
13 senior club championships and boasted a best round of 62; he
was on the country club board of directors for 12 years and
served as president for four years; and
WHEREAS, Ed Buss and Joan were members of St. Mary's
Church in McHenry for their entire married life; in
retirement, he enjoyed playing the stock market and wintering
at their home in Surprise, Arizona; and
WHEREAS, Ed Buss was preceded in death by his wife of 72
years, Joan; his parents, Edward Buss Sr. and Ella (Newman)
Buss; his grandson, Ryan; his sister, Betty; and his brother,
Bernie; and
WHEREAS, Ed Buss is survived by his children, Judie (Leo)

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Dobner, Bonnie Bjorkman, Patricia (Sig) Schatz, Stephen
(Diane) Buss, and Robert (Ann) Buss; his 14 grandchildren; and
his 15 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Edward John "Ed" Buss 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 Ed Buss as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.