HR0775 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the passing of Major David Audo of St. Joseph. Major Audo served in the United States Army and died in the service of his country while serving in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 27, 2009; and

WHEREAS, He attended St. Joseph-Ogden High School and went on to the University of Illinois ROTC program, where he proudly graduated with distinction; he held a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois, a Master's degree in Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University, and was a graduate of the United States Army Military Police School, the Intermediate Level Education Program at the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and the Defense Language Institute's Foreign Language Center; and

WHEREAS, He had been awarded two Bronze Stars for meritorious service during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the NATO Medal for two tours in Kosovo, four Army Achievement medals, two Army Commendation medals, two Meritorious Service medals, as well as numerous other awards; and

WHEREAS, He possessed a quick wit and a big, mischievous grin; he enjoyed fast cars and faster motorcycles, but his highest priorities were always reserved for his wife, his children, and his steadfast duty to the United States Army, where he served with dignity, honor, and respect; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Audo and Rosilla Audo Hutson; and

WHEREAS, Major David Audo is survived by his wife, Rebecca Johnson Audo; his son, Austin Audo; and his daughter, Ashley Audo; his brothers, Victor (Julie) Audo and Michael (Julie) Audo; his sisters, Carol Dobbs and Therese (Ron) Eggett; his mother-in-law, Edith Hollen; his father-in-law, Lloyd Johnson; his brother-in-law, Lloyd (Carol) Johnson; his sister-in-law, Star (Brad) Andrews; his brother-in-law, Randy (Sue) Johnson; and several nieces and nephews; 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, friends, and a grateful nation, the passing of United States Army Major David L. Audo; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of Major David L. Audo and his willingness to serve his 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 Major David Audo as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.