SR0942 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard Paul "Dick" Hewitt of East Moline, who passed away on January 10, 2020; and

WHEREAS, RICHARD HEWITT was born in Moline to R. Terry and Cora (Lievens) Hewitt on November 29, 1934; he attended St. Anne Grade School and graduated from Alleman High School, Class of 1952; he was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church; he served in the US Army; he married Chloe Kraft in 1964; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hewitt and his wife Chloe owned Richard Hewitt Carpets; he was a carpet installer for 65 years and had still not retired at the time of his passing; he truly enjoyed his work and his customers; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hewitt was an avid Alleman High School and Chicago Cubs sports fan, attending as many games as he could; he loved traveling with Chloe, especially to their beloved Ixtapa, Mexico to spend part of the winter; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hewitt was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, and uncles; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hewitt is survived by his wife, Chloe; his daughter, Candace (David) Sountris; his grandsons, Jared and Ethan Sountris; his sisters, Mary Jo Kline and Mydge (Duane) Krob; his aunt, Mary Young; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard Paul "Dick" Hewitt 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 Richard Hewitt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.