SR0568 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John D. Drew of Benton, who passed away on November 25, 2009; and

WHEREAS, John Drew was born on May 17, 1948, in Ewing; his parents were Howard and Betty (Scrutchfield) Drew; and

WHEREAS, John Drew began practicing as an attorney in 1979; he retired after 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, John Drew was a member of the Franklin County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association; he was also the president of Benton Little League and a member of the Franklin County Country Club; and

WHEREAS, John Drew was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, John Drew is survived by his wife, Cookie Drew; his sons, Bryan Drew (wife, Melissa) and Jason Drew; his granddaughters, Olivia and Victoria Drew; his uncle, Paul Drew; and his aunt, Mary McDowell; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of John D. Drew; and be it further

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