SR0280 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael Stephen Ferguson, who passed away on December 22, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Michael Ferguson was born in Chicago on May 25, 1952 to Paul Eugene and Theresa Lorraine (nee Bute) Ferguson; and

WHEREAS, Michael Ferguson was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, and golfing; he loved his long country drives and spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Michael Ferguson was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Norman Smith; and his brothers, John O'Hara, Thomas Scott, and Howard David; and

WHEREAS, Michael Ferguson is survived by his wife, Theresa; his children, Andrea Harris, Dawn Ferguson, Michael Ferguson, Amanda Ferguson, and Kate Ferguson; his grandchildren, Sonya, Justin, and Jeffrey, Anthony and Ian, Tyler and Samantha, and Ethan and Mason; his brothers, Paul Robert and Norman Andrew; and his sisters, Elizabeth Jean, Theresa Lorraine, Mary Olivia, Cynthia, Denise Lynn, and Leslie Dawn; therefore, be it

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