Bill Text: IL SR0996 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Bruce D. Pitchford of Girard.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-10-20 - Resolution Adopted [SR0996 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR0996-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Bruce D. Pitchford of Girard, who passed
away on August 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Pitchford was born on February 23, 1954 in
Springfield; his parents were Herschel and Leda June Swaringen
Pitchford; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Pitchford served his country as a member of
the United States Army from 1973 to 1976, being stationed in
Japan; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Pitchford served as an Alderman in Girard
for 12 years; he subsequently served as Mayor of Girard for 8
years; he also served as a tax assessor with Macoupin County
since 2008; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Pitchford is survived by a son, Joseph H.
Pitchford; a brother, Jim (Gloria) Pitchford; and several
nieces and nephews; 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 Bruce D. Pitchford;

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and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Bruce Pitchford as an expression of
our sympathy.