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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Darrell
4"Del" Rea of Christopher, who passed away on July 10, 2010; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Darrell Rea was born on July 11, 1948, in
6Carbondale; he was the son of Jesse and Betty (Maness) Rea; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Darrell Rea served his country with pride and
8distinction as a member of the United States Marine Corps,
9having served 3 tours of duty with the 1st Marine Division; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Darrell Rea served as the editor of the
11Christopher Progress for many years; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Darrell Rea was a former citizen of the year in
13Christopher; he was the former president of the Christopher
14Chamber of Commerce; he also helped organize the youth fishing
15derby in Christopher, where he was well known as a friend to
16the community; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Darrell Rea was a member of the Disabled American
18Veterans, the American Legion, and the Homecoming Committee;
19and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Darrell Rea was preceded in death by his parents
2and his wife, Kathryn; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Darrell Rea is survived by his children, Jeff Rea
4and Kristin Rea; his grandson, Jason Thomas Rea; and his
5sisters, Karen Hornat and Linda Rea; therefore, be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
7NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
8mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of
9Darrell "Del" Rea; and be it further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11presented to the family of Darrell Rea as an expression of our
12sympathy.