SR1713 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John H. Miller of McHenry, who passed away on November 10, 2014; and

WHEREAS, John Miller was born on May 30, 1927 in McHenry; his parents were Henry J. and Mayme (nee Ibsh) Miller; and

WHEREAS, John Miller served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II; and

WHEREAS, John Miller was the owner of the Miller Monument Company, the oldest business in McHenry, established in 1868; he also worked for William Tonyan and Sons, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, John Miller was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 491, McHenry Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600, the Johnsburg Community Club, the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, and Catholic Order of Foresters Court 594; and

WHEREAS, John Miller enjoyed all sports, especially basketball, bowling, and billiards; he also enjoyed the New York Yankees and playing euchre; and

WHEREAS, John Miller was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Maureen Doherty; and

WHEREAS, John Miller is survived by 4 children, Jerry (Mary Lynn) Miller, Jane (Marty) Keller, Judy (Rocco) Macri, and Julie (Dave) Hobson; 7 grandchildren, Jaime (Jason) Thelen, Jana (Mitchell) Smith, John (Lisa) Doherty, Kristi (Ryan) Gregorio, Lindsey Keller, Heather Hobson, and Taylor Hobson; and 7 great-grandchildren, Jackson, Maxwell, Isabella, Makray, Deacon, Jake, and Sam; he is also survived by Betty Miller; 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 John H. Miller; and be it further

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