Bill Text: IL SR0258 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Elmer Lynn Hauldren.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-31 - Resolution Adopted [SR0258 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-SR0258-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Elmer Lynn Hauldren; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Hauldren was born in St. Louis, Missouri on
April 1, 1922; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Hauldren served in the United States Army
during World War II; during that time, he served in Calcutta,
India for four years and once drove supplies to a blockaded
China; he met his future wife, Helen Helmke, in Des Moines,
Iowa, while stationed there; the couple was married in
Sacramento, California in 1943; and
WHEREAS, After his stint in the military, Lynn Hauldren
studied journalism at Northwestern University; he then went to
work as an advertising copywriter in Chicago, New Orleans, and
Los Angeles before settling in the Chicago area; during his
career, he became a creative director at three top agencies and
earned two Clio Awards; he eventually started his own
advertising firm, where he made advertisements for Matt's
Cookies, Homemakers, and Empire Carpet; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Hauldren was best known for appearing in
numerous commercials as his on-screen alter ego, the Empire

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Carpet Man; in addition to appearing as the Empire Carpet Man,
he also recorded the Empire jingle with his then-group, The
Fabulous 40s, and sang multiple parts of the harmonized phone
number; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Hauldren sang baritone in numerous
barbershop quartets; he was also an accomplished singer who
recorded two albums and performed in 49 of 50 states and in
Europe with his barbershop quartet, Chordiac Arrest; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Hauldren was an avid White Sox and Bears fan
who once threw out the first pitch at a Cubs game; he was a
boating fanatic who had a powerboat at Burnham Harbor; every
boat he owned had clever musical-themed names, including his
favorite, "Sea Sharp"; he also took up skiing at the age of 60;
and
WHEREAS, Lynn Hauldren is survived by his six children; his
15 grandchildren; and his 10 great-grandchildren; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Elmer Lynn Hauldren; and
be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Lynn Hauldren as an expression of
our sympathy.