SR0701 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Howard M. Uphoff of Washington, who passed away on March 1, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Howard Uphoff was born in Rutland, on October 20, 1925, to Benjamin and Fern Alma Lynch Uphoff; he was one of seven children; Howard graduated from Rutland High School in 1943; he served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War II as a radio operator; and

WHEREAS, On November 6, 1949, on what he considered the best day of his life, Howard married Donna Smith in Wenona; and

WHEREAS, Howard was a charter member of Rutland Post 1121, American Legion; he also was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, where he ushered for more than 40 years; for over 38 years, Howard was proud to work at Caterpillar and retired in 1983, last working at the Morton parts facility; and

WHEREAS, Everyone who knew Howard knew that he was a Cubs fan; his neighbors delighted in decorating his home and yard with St. Louis Cardinals memorabilia; Howard spent most of his free time doing what he loved most, hunting and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Howard Uphoff is survived by his wife, Donna; his four children, Kevin (Alma) Uphoff, Dirk (Helen) Uphoff, Lisa Uphoff, and Penny Zimmerman; his 14 grandchildren; and his seven great-grandchildren; 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 Howard Uphoff; and be it further

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