HR0904 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death in Iraq of U.S. Army Reserves Sergeant Elmer C. Krause of Greensboro, North Carolina, on Friday, April 9, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Elmer C. Krause was born on April 26, 1963, and he grew up in Vallejo, California; he first entered the military when he was 21, serving in the U.S. Navy, then enlisting in the U.S. Army Reserves in February of 1987; he was promoted to sergeant in July of 1995; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Krause served first with the 424th Transportation Company, based in Galax, Virginia, and transferred to the 724th Transportation Company, based out of Bartonville, last November; he had hoped to provide leadership to younger soldiers; and

WHEREAS, At his home in Greensboro, Sergeant Krause worked as a painter; he was a fan of the San Francisco Giants and Jeff Gordon; his son was especially important to him; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Sergeant Elmer C. Krause has been deeply felt by many, especially his son, Jonathan, his brothers and sisters, and his many other family members and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Sergeant Elmer C. Krause, and we extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of Sergeant Krause and his willingness to serve our country, which led to him making the ultimate sacrifice; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Sergeant Elmer C. Krause as an expression of our deepest sympathy.