SR0665 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of J. Raymond "Ray" Leonard of Godfrey, who passed away on October 26, 2013; and

WHEREAS, J. Raymond Leonard was born on January 26, 1943 in Madison to Joseph "Bud" and Margaret Ann (nee Wathen) Leonard; he graduated from Alton High School; he married Patricia A. Matthews on April 16, 1971 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton; he served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, J. Raymond Leonard worked for McDonnell Douglas for 26 years and then for the Alton Belle Casino for 18 years as a dealer; and

WHEREAS, J. Raymond Leonard was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was an Alton Knights of Columbus 3rd degree knight; he enjoyed golf, bowling, and working in the yard and loved spending time with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, J. Raymond Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, J. Raymond Leonard is survived by his wife, Patricia; his daughters, Kim (Steve) Menke and Jennifer (Derek) Osborn; his grandchildren, Brennan and Noah Menke and Hannah, Carsten, and Abbi Olsson; and his brother, Terry L. (Karen) Leonard; therefore, be it

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