HR1148 97TH 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 Orvin Ezra Hale of Aurora, who passed away on April 30, 2012; and

WHEREAS, He was born in Virginia in 1921; in his early days he worked as a coal miner in West Virginia, before moving to Illinois in 1950; and

WHEREAS, He retired from Lyon Metal in Montgomery after 35 years of service; at home, he enjoyed woodworking and playing card games with his family; and

WHEREAS, Orvin Hale was the beloved husband of Juanita (Nee Kestner) of 68 years; the loving father of Wanda (Paul) Raboine and Lori (Joseph) Renzetti and the late Tracy Jo; the dear brother of Monette (the late Richard) Gartin and the late Gertha Hale, Edith Richardson, Ted (Corda) Hale, and Grayson (Phyllis) Hale; the cherished grandfather of Dawn (Doug) Warday, Shelly Raboine, Scott (Jenny) Oros, Jenny (Jeff) Donahue, Joey (Nicole) Renzetti, Samuel Renzetti, and J.C. (Jacquie) Renzetti; the great-grandfather of 11; the great-great-grandfather of one; and he is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Orvin Hale; and be it further

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