SR0689 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the passing of Martin C. Voss, who passed away on January 19, 2010; and

WHEREAS, He was born February 21, 1950, in Sandwich; He was the son of the late Donald and Betty Voss; and

WHEREAS, He served his country during the Vietnam War in the Army, and continued serving his country and community in his volunteer work; he was recognized for his work by the City of Des Plaines in 2007, receiving the Good Neighbor Super Star Award; and

WHEREAS, He was the 9th district commander of the American Legion; commander for the last six years of American Legion Post 36; a member of the V.F.W. Post 2922 of Des Plaines; a member of the V.V.A.; and a member of the memorial squad at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery; and

WHEREAS, He loved to fish and dance, and enjoy life helping others; he will be missed by many; and

WHEREAS, Martin Voss was the brother of Mary (Timothy) Hoglund; and the uncle of Robin, Matt, Ben, Ellie and Bailey; 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 Martin C. Voss; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Martin C. Voss as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.