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

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1		serving as chair; and
2		WHEREAS, Ed Buss coached youth baseball, basketball, and
3		football; he was a lifetime supporter and a member of the
4		McHenry Little League Association Board for 12 years; for his
5		efforts and dedication, he was inducted into the McHenry
6		Little League Association Hall of Fame, and Buss Field in
7		McHenry was named after him; and
8		WHEREAS, Ed Buss's fondest memories were spent at the
9		McHenry Country Club, where he won 13 club championships and
10		13 senior club championships and boasted a best round of 62; he
11		was on the country club board of directors for 12 years and
12		served as president for four years; and
13		WHEREAS, Ed Buss and Joan were members of St. Mary's
14		Church in McHenry for their entire married life; in
15		retirement, he enjoyed playing the stock market and wintering
16		at their home in Surprise, Arizona; and
17		WHEREAS, Ed Buss was preceded in death by his wife of 72
18		years, Joan; his parents, Edward Buss Sr. and Ella (Newman)
19		Buss; his grandson, Ryan; his sister, Betty; and his brother,
20		Bernie; and
21		WHEREAS, Ed Buss is survived by his children, Judie (Leo)

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1		Dobner, Bonnie Bjorkman, Patricia (Sig) Schatz, Stephen
2		(Diane) Buss, and Robert (Ann) Buss; his 14 grandchildren; and
3		his 15 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
4		RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
5		ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
6		Edward John "Ed" Buss and extend our sincere condolences to
7		his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
8		further
9		RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10		presented to the family of Ed Buss as an expression of our
11		deepest sympathy.