Bill Text: IL SR0971 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of United States Army Sergeant Mark A. Simpson of Fort Hood, Texas, formerly of Peoria.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-11-04 - Resolution Adopted [SR0971 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-SR0971-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of United States Army Sergeant Mark A.
Simpson of Fort Hood, Texas, formerly of Peoria, who passed
away on September 26, 2010, in Kandahar, Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Mark Simpson was born on February 3, 1970, in
Peoria; he was a graduate of Richwood High School; and
WHEREAS, After working as a security guard, truck driver,
and in food management, Sgt. Mark Simpson joined the United
States Army in 2005; after serving tours at Fort Drum, New York
and Fort Hood, Texas, he was deployed to serve in Afghanistan;
and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Mark Simpson earned numerous awards for his
meritorious service, including the Bronze Star, the Purple
Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the
National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal
with bronze service star, the Iraq Campaign Medal with bronze
service star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the
Army Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Combat Action Badge,
the Driver and Mechanic Badge, and the Expert Rifle Badge; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Mark Simpson was an avid computer gamer; and

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WHEREAS, Sgt. Mark Simpson was preceded in death by his
son, Mark A. Simpson Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Mark Simpson is survived by his wife, Aletha
A. Simpson; his daughters, Shantallia K. Simpson, Krystin M.
Simpson, and Jamie S. Simpson; his parents, George and Carol
Simpson; his brother, George F. Simpson; and his sisters, Beth
A. Camp, Carol K. Goewey, and Amy K. Lee; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Mark Simpson's patriotism and courage will be
remembered fondly by his loving family, his fellow soldiers,
and the citizens of our grateful nation; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Sergeant Mark A.
Simpson; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Sgt. Mark Simpson as an expression
of our sympathy.