SR2382 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harold R. Irwin of Woodstock, who passed away on October 22, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Harold Irwin was born in rural Argos, Indiana to Elmer O. and Iva (Middleton) Irwin on October 21, 1919; he graduated from Culver High School in Indiana and married Jeanette M. McBride in Hampton, Virginia on August 10, 1941; he served in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II; and

WHEREAS, Harold Irwin was employed by NICOR Gas Company for 30 years; after retiring, he drove a bus for Sedom for several years; and

WHEREAS, Harold Irwin was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Woodstock since 1947, where he served on the church council, including one term as Chairman; he also served on various committees and was Secretary/Treasurer of the church's fellowship for 20 years; he was a member of the Kiwanis Golden K Club and was active with Boy Scout Troop 159 in the 1950s and 1960s; he and his wife enjoyed camping and taking trips; they were charter members of the Woodstock Woodchucks Camping Club and delivered Meals on Wheels; and

WHEREAS, Harold Irwin was a charter and life member of VFW Post 5040 since 1946; he was a member of the Post Honor Guard, participating in over 200 graveside services for veterans; and

WHEREAS, Harold Irwin was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette; his son, Richard Irwin; his parents; his in-laws, Ralph and Ada (Chapman) McBride; his sisters-in-law; his brothers-in-law; a nephew; and a great-nephew; and

WHEREAS, Harold Irwin is survived by his daughter, Nancy; his daughter-in-law, Joye (Westman) Irwin; his grandchildren, Lisa (Ken) Ardanowski, and Scott (Susan) Irwin; his great-grandchildren, Ella, Matthew, and Jack; and several nieces and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harold R. Irwin, 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 Harold Irwin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.