SR1080 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eugene G. Moore of Morton, who passed away on April 6, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Moore was born on November 7, 1925 in Peoria; his parents were George and Julia (nee Tjaden) Moore; he married Dorothy Long, who preceded him in death; he later married Ruth Harper, who preceded him in death; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Moore served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II, serving as signalman aboard the USS LaGrange; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Moore was a business agent for the Painters Local 157; he later worked as a director of building trades in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Moore was a co-founder of the Thomas Jefferson Educational Foundation, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Moore was preceded in death by one brother and one sister; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Moore is survived by 6 children, Thomas (Phyllis) Moore, Michael (Donna) Moore, Catherine (Gary) Shilling, Patrick Moore, Jill Minder, and John (Christine) Lotz; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Eugene G. Moore; and be it further

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