SR0154 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Howard H. Lexow, who passed away on November 17, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Harold Lexow was born in Chicago to Ralph and Pauline (Coufelt) Lexow on January 17, 1930; he married Joyce A. Wilson in Chicago on May 25, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Howard Lexow served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War; he volunteered for the Army Transport Service from June 1946 through 1949; he served at Ft. Leonard Wood from 1952 until 1954; and

WHEREAS, Howard Lexow was a great fundraiser for various organizations and an excellent volunteer for hospitals and nursing homes; he enjoyed vacationing in Canada and fishing; most of all, he loved spending time with his great-granddaughters, grandchildren, and friends; and

WHEREAS, Harold Lexow was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce; his brother, Donald Lexow; and his nephew, John Lexow; and

WHEREAS, Harold Lexow is survived by his children, Beth (Tony) Fino and Lee (Celeste) Lexow; his grandchildren, Stephanie (Sam) Melton and Anthony T. Fino; his great-grandchildren, Becky Rose Melton, Meka Nicole Melton, and Julie Suzanne Melton; his sister-in-law, Joan Ditty; his nieces, Jeanette Emmel, Robin Emmel, Audrey (Bruce) Emmel, Francine (Larry) Johnson, and Jeanne (Jeff) Weatherbee; and his nephew, Phillip (Linda) Lexow; 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 Howard H. Lexow 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 Howard Lexow as an expression of our deepest sympathy.