SR0597 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Clare R. Zimmerman of Gurnee, who passed away on September 27, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Clare Zimmerman was born on June 13, 1920 in Waukegan; his parents were Clarence and Vera (nee Metcalf) Zimmerman; and

WHEREAS, Clare Zimmerman served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps; he later worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and

WHEREAS, Clare Zimmerman graduated from the University of Illinois in 1950; he later served as a teacher and coach at Warren Township High School; he also worked for the Equitable Life Assurance Company, where he retired after 31 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Clare Zimmerman served as president of the Gurnee Grade School Board and past president of the Lake County Lung Association; and

WHEREAS, Clare Zimmerman was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee White) and the late Helen Cuilla; the loving father of Linda D. (Regan) McNabb, Joanne M. (Kenneth) Hawkins, and Ronald R. Zimmerman; the cherished grandfather of Brock, Ryan, Erin, Carrie, David, Michelle, and Christopher; the great-grandfather of 11; and the dear brother of the late Kenneth Zimmerman; 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 Clare R. Zimmerman; and be it further

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