HR1263 100TH 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 Harry A. Volant of Ladd, who passed away on October 7, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Harry Volant was born in Ladd to Harry Sr. and Lena (Fererro) Volant on November 6, 1924; he attended Ladd Grade School and Hall High School; he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945; he served in Africa, Italy, Germany, and France and received the Silver Battle Star, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the Purple Heart in 1944; he married Yvonne Granfield at St. Benedict Church in Ladd on January 31, 1948; and

WHEREAS, Harry Volant worked as a foreman and assistant chemist at the Illinois Industrial Rubber Co. in Ladd from 1948 to 1961; he was an inspector for the Department of Agriculture for the State of Illinois from 1961 to 1965; he worked for the Department of Revenue for the State of Illinois from 1965 until retiring in 1989; and

WHEREAS, Harry Volant served with the Ladd Fire Department; he was a player and manager for the Ladd Merchants baseball team from 1946 to 1959; he was a member of St. Benedict Church, American Legion Post #936, and the Loyal Order of the Moose; he served 14 years on the Bureau County Board and on the Hall Township High School Board from 1966 to 1980; he was a Ladd alderman for six years and mayor of Ladd from 1965 to 1997; and

WHEREAS, Harry Volant had a passion for cooking, gardening, and sports; he was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs; he was known for his dedication to his family and his love for the Village of Ladd; and

WHEREAS, Harry Volant was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Corrine and Sara Volant; and

WHEREAS, Harry Volant is survived by his wife of 70 years, Yvonne; his children, Teryl (Bob) Destri, Keith (Grace) Volant, Kevin (Kellie) Volant, Nanette (Paul) Crawford, and Melissa (Shawn Bowen) Shrier; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his brother, Raymond Volant; his sister, Barbara Lucas; and his special caregivers, Karen Sterchi and Mary Renkosik; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harry A. Volant and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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