SR1602 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard "Ricko" Palmer of Johnsburg, who passed away on October 6, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Richard Palmer was born on March 12, 1944 in Libertyville; his parents were Clark and Lauretta Palmer; he married Judy Palmer on November 20, 1965; and

WHEREAS, Richard Palmer graduated from Libertyville High School in 1963; and

WHEREAS, Richard Palmer worked for the Frank G. Hough Company/International Harvester Corporation for 27 years; he later worked for ZF Industries; and

WHEREAS, Richard Palmer was a former member of the McHenry Moose Lodge; he was also a volunteer for Senior Services in McHenry and an election judge; and

WHEREAS, Richard Palmer enjoyed his family fishing vacations, fast cars, and bowling; and

WHEREAS, Richard Palmer was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Arthur Halle; and

WHEREAS, Richard Palmer is survived by his wife, Judy; 3 children, Brian (Kathleen) Palmer, Rikki (Christine) Palmer, and Cindy (Lane) McConnell; 6 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and 3 sisters; 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 Richard "Ricko" Palmer; and be it further

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