Bill Text: IL SR0974 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Zealy Maurice Holmes.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-10-20 - Resolution Adopted [SR0974 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR0974-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Zealy Maurice Holmes, who passed away on
September 5, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Zealy Holmes was born on the family farmstead just
outside Edelstein on December 8, 1922; his parents were Charles
and Edna (nee Schielein) Holmes; he married Ruth Streitmatter
at home on June 29, 1944; and
WHEREAS, Zealy Holmes served as a first lieutenant with the
89th Infantry Division in the European Theater during World War
II; he was decorated with a Purple Heart and a Silver Star for
his service; despite his distinguished service in the war, the
veteran dreamed of and worked toward a world of peaceful
nations cooperating to solve problems; and
WHEREAS, Zealy Holmes was an active church and community
leader; he helped design and shape Illinois Central College
through his service as president of the founding board; he and
his wife were also instrumental in forming the Peoria Area
World Affairs Council in 1970; and
WHEREAS, Zealy Holmes was preceded in death by his wife,
Ruth; and

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WHEREAS, Zealy Holmes is survived by 3 daughters, Connie
Holmes Nelson, Peggy Holmes (Jim Hicks), and Wendy Holmes
(David Frank); 3 granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
family and friends, mourn the passing of Zealy Maurice Holmes;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Zealy Holmes as an expression of our
sympathy.