HR0610 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of George A. Frazier of Shelbyville, who passed away on August 18, 2009; and

WHEREAS, George Frazier was born on September 21, 1933 in Shelbyville; he was the son of Rennie L. and Mary I. Fleming Frazier; he married Sue Lawder Frazier on July 27, 1973; and

WHEREAS, George Frazier graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1951; he then earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri in 1955; and

WHEREAS, George Frazier worked at the Shelbyville Daily Union for his entire adult life until his retirement in 1999; he and his sister edited and published the daily newspaper, which they inherited from their father; during his tenure as editor and publisher, George won numerous State and national newspaper awards for his coverage of Shelby County; and

WHEREAS, After his retirement from the Shelbyville Daily Union, George Frazier served on the Shelby County Board from December 4, 2000 until his death; he also served as the county board chairman from July 10, 2002 until December 1, 2008; and

WHEREAS, George Frazier was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville, where he served as an elder; he was a member of the Shelbyville Rotary Club, where he served as president and received the Paul Harris Award; he also was a member of Jackson Lodge #53 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Shelbyville, the Scottish Rite, and the Ansar Shrine in Springfield; and

WHEREAS, George Frazier enjoyed flying planes, shooting high-powered and accurate rifles, hunting, fishing, playing the bagpipe, and playing with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, George Frazier was preceded in death by his sister, Frances; his brother, Dwight; and his parents; and

WHEREAS, George Frazier is survived by his wife, Sue; his children, Mike Frazier and Beth Fahey; his son-in-law, Kevin; and his grandchildren, Ashley and Max Fahey; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of George A. Frazier; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of George Frazier as an expression of our sympathy.