SR0556 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Raymond Lawrence Larsen of Waukegan, who passed away on December 11, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Larsen was born on May 7, 1916; he was a lifelong resident of Waukegan; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Larsen served his country with pride and distinction during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Larsen was a third generation florist, horticulturist, and business man; in later years, he was a cattle rancher and world traveler; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Larsen was a member of the Rotary Club of Waukegan; he was also a member of Christ Episcopal Church and enjoyed participating in the "Honest John's Club"; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Larsen was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Larsen; his second wife, Laura Larsen; his sisters, Dorothy Rice and Shirley Greene; and his brother, Larry Larsen; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Larsen is survived by his son, John (Kaye) Larsen; his daughter, Karen (Peter) Lucas; his grandchildren, Katie Larsen, Brooke (Tory) Eide, John Paul (Andrea) Larsen, and Lars (Julie) Lukas; and his 7 great grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Raymond Lawrence Larsen; and be it further

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