Bill Text: IL SR0266 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Richard Duane Samuelson.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-06 - Resolution Adopted [SR0266 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0266-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Richard Duane Samuelson of Orion, who
passed away on April 27, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson was born to Edward Reuben and
Dora J. (Lawson) Samuelson in Moline on May 21, 1927; he served
in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953; he married Geraldine Love
at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Orion on June 7, 1953; and
WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson and his wife farmed until their
later years; after his retirement, he continued to help his
sons farm; and
WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson enjoyed bowling and the Chicago
Tribune crossword puzzle; he was an avid Chicago Cubs and
Bears fan; he always had a smile on his face and made time to
visit with family and friends; he was patient and was focused
on the best interests of those around him; he was lovingly
called Uncle Bud or Sam by family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson was preceded in death by his
parents; his wife; his sister, Loretta Parrish; and his
nephew, Rod Parrish; and

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WHEREAS, Duane Samuelson is survived by his sons, Terry
Samuelson and Keith (Lisa) Samuelson; his grandchildren, Alex
Samuelson and Ann Marie Samuelson; and his many 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 Duane Samuelson 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 Duane Samuelson as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.