SR0526 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Earl E. Paul, Sr., of Aurora, who passed away on January 7, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Earl E. Paul, Sr., was born March 7, 1923 in Aurora to Bela and Rose Paul; Earl Paul was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country in World War II; he was also known as "Sunshine" and proudly served on the Aurora Police Department for 32 1/2 years; and

WHEREAS, Earl Paul was very active in the community; he was a past President and member of both the Policemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Illinois and the Phoenix Club; he also belonged to the Tiger Club and several other policemen associations; and

WHEREAS, He was an avid bowler and will be long remembered for his outstanding cooking, particularly his stuffed cabbages; and he was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather who will be deeply missed; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie, in 1999; his parents; his sisters, Olga Raboine, Caroline Hayes, and Rose Silagy; and his brothers, Robert and William Paul; and

WHEREAS, Earl E. Paul, Sr., is survived by his children, Bonnie (Tom) Tinker, Lyda (Dennis) Schmidt, and Earl Paul, Jr.; his two granddaughters, Kristin and Kelli Schmidt; his brother, John (Donna) Paul; and his many nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Earl E. Paul, Sr.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Earl E. Paul, Sr., as a symbol of our sympathy.