SR0061 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Douglas Stacy Rostron of Waukegan, who passed away on January 25, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Douglas Rostron was born on March 22, 1960, in Waukegan to Thomas and Eleanor Rostron; he attended Waukegan Public Schools and was a resident of Lamb's Farm; and

WHEREAS, Douglas Rostron was an accomplished swimmer, winning several Gold Medals in the Illinois Special Olympics; his sweet and gentle nature was an inspiration to all who knew him; and

WHEREAS, Douglas Rostron was preceded in death by his father, Thomas A. Rostron; and

WHEREAS, Douglas Rostron is survived by his step-father, William A. Jansen; his sister, Janet (Raymond) Piedmonte; his brother, Paul Gray (Cindi) Rostron; his nephews, Gray, Daniel, Kevin, Bradley, Russ, and Carson; and his niece, Kacie; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Douglas Rostron, and we 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 Douglas Rostron as an expression of our deepest sympathy.