SR0658 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Nathaniel Hamilton of Gurnee, who passed away on March 13, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Nathaniel Hamilton was born on February 9, 1936, in Savannah, Georgia; his parents were Ralph and Henrietta Hamilton; and

WHEREAS, Nathaniel Hamilton joined the United States Navy at an early age; after serving for 20 years, which included 4 tours of duty in Vietnam, he retired with honors at Naval Station Great Lakes; and

WHEREAS, Nathaniel Hamilton served as a teacher and school administrator at North Chicago Community High School and Zion Benton Township High School for 17 years; and

WHEREAS, Nathaniel Hamilton was the founder and instructor of the 44-year legacy, World Champion Angel Drill Team and Bunny Drill Team; and

WHEREAS, Nathaniel Hamilton was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Henrietta Hamilton; his maternal aunt, Cassie Jones; and his cousins, Ruby Butler and Troy Jones; and

WHEREAS, Nathaniel Hamilton is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Judy; his beloved sister, Rose Marie Mars (Fred Sr.); his "brother", Emeal Patrick Butler; his "daughter", Amanda Lefevers; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; 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 Nathaniel Hamilton; and be it further

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