SR0575 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Herbert C. Pierson of Annawan on Sunday, April 18, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Pierson was born on May 7, 1924, in Mineral Township to Leonard and Hazel (Moore) Pierson; he married Shirley Holman on February 18, 1945, in Kewanee; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Pierson was raised and educated in Mineral, graduating from Mineral High School in 1942; he valiantly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II; he farmed all of his life in the Mineral area until retiring in 1982 and moving to Annawan; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Pierson was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kewanee, Mineral American Legion, and Ducks Unlimited, and was a past member of the Annawan Kiwanis; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Herbert C. Pierson has been deeply felt by many, including his wife, Shirley; his sons, Terry Pierson, Gary (Nancy) Pierson, and Tim Pierson; his daughter, Cindy (Rick) Ganschow; and his grandchildren, Scott Ganschow, Shannon (Jaimie) Ganschow, and Tyler, Kari, and Kati Pierson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Herbert C. Pierson, and we extend our deepest sympathy 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 Herbert C. Pierson as an expression of our sincere condolences.