SR1321 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John Henry Schultz of Park City, who passed away on March 20, 2020; and

WHEREAS, John Schultz was born to Fred and Kathryn Schultz on June 19, 1925; he graduated from Waukegan High School and attended Illinois State Normal University; and

WHEREAS, John Schultz was employed by the National Office Supply Company of Waukegan (NOSCO) as a pressman; he was inducted into the U.S. Army Air Corps on September 10, 1943 and became a B-25 pilot; he was discharged on November 24, 1945 and continued his military flying career in the Illinois Air National Guard; he returned to NOSCO and became a foreman; he retired as plant supervisor; and

WHEREAS, John Schultz was a member of the American Legion, Sharvin Post #397 in North Chicago, where he was elected to several officer positions, including post commander; he served as adjutant of the post for many years and as state advisor to the Department of Illinois Sons of the American Legion; he was a past 10th district commander of the American Legion and was the drum major of the nationally known Sharvin Post Red Jackets Drum and Bugle Corps; he was also a member of the Moose; he dedicated his life to serving our nations's veterans, the American Legion, and their honor society, the 40 and 8, where he was also a commander of the local Voiture; and

WHEREAS, John Schultz was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Schultz; and

WHEREAS, John Schultz is survived by his wife of 74 years, Evelyn; his children, John F. Schultz (Barbara), Robert Schultz (Pam), Karen Johnson, Gail Marcelain (Mark), and Diane Grimm (Armin); 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; his sister, Marie Worth; and his brother, William Schultz; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John Henry Schultz 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 John Schultz as an expression of our deepest sympathy.