Bill Text: IL SR0511 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Lawrence J. Coussens of Moline.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-19 - Resolution Adopted [SR0511 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR0511-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Lawrence J. Coussens of Moline, who
passed away on May 6, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Coussens was born in Rock Island to
Albert D. and Elizabeth (Muylle) Coussens on September 25,
1926; he served in the United States Navy and married Norma
Jean Biscontine at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rock Island
on October 10, 1953; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Coussens was employed as a machinist at
the Rock Island Arsenal for 35 years, retiring in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Coussens was a member of St. Mary
Catholic Church in Moline; he enjoyed boxing movies, collecting
miniature vintage cars, and gardening; he loved family
gatherings and was a member of American Legion Post 246 in
Moline; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Coussens was preceded in death by his
parents; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Coussens is survived by his wife, Norma;
his children, Denise (Dale) Standard, Jeff (Heather) Coussens,

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and Annette (Mark) Drobushevich; his grandchildren, Emily
(Chad) Brownfield, Adam (Saki) Stone, Jessy Bartz, Ben Bartz,
Ava Coussens, and Chase Coussens; and his first
great-grandchild, Stone, expected in the fall; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Lawrence J. Coussens, 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 Lawrence Coussens as an expression
of our deepest sympathy.