HR0367 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 Milton R. Faurot of Punta Gorda, Florida, who passed away on April 26, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Milton Faurot was born on June 22, 1931; after graduating from high school, he honorably served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Tidewater and USS Guyat; and

WHEREAS, Milton Faurot married Marjorie Fischhabor on June 28, 1958; they spent the next 52 years together; and

WHEREAS, In 1974, Milton Faurot moved his family to Illinois, settling in Lake Zurich; and

WHEREAS, Milton Faurot served as a Trustee in Lake Zurich from 1979 to 1991; he took an active role in the residential development and commercial development of the Village, which led to the growth in population and businesses along Routes 12 and 22; and

WHEREAS, Milton Faurot was the Village Administrator for the Village of Lake in the Hills until he was forced to retire as a result of health concerns; and

WHEREAS, Under the direction of Milton Faurot, the Village of Lake in the Hills constructed a new Village Hall and began its growth in population and business development; and

WHEREAS, Milton Faurot eventually retired to Punta Gorda, Florida, where he continued to serve his neighbors and friends as the Burnt Store Colony Association President; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure as Association President, Milton Faurot oversaw the construction of both a hurricane-proof recreation center and a wastewater treatment plant; and

WHEREAS, In 2004, multiple hurricanes struck Punta Gorda, including Hurricane Charlie on August 13; during the hurricane, Milton Faurot refused to leave Burnt Store Colony, instead staying to see after the safety of more seasoned residents who could not leave; and

WHEREAS, Milton Faurot is survived by his wife, Marjorie; his sons, David and Darold; and his daughter, Bethann; and

WHEREAS, Milton Faurot will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as a man of decency, modesty, integrity, and concern for those around him; 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 Milton R. Faurot; and be it further

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