SR0219 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0219 LRB103 31983 LAW 60776 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward John "Ed" Buss of McHenry, who passed away on February 23, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Ed Buss was born on April 17, 1929, and he resided in McHenry his entire life; he excelled in academics and athletics in his youth; he married Joan Theresa in May 1950; and

WHEREAS, After his father's unexpected passing, Ed Buss assumed the responsibility for his father's auto dealership, Buss Ford, at the age of 18 and became a successful businessman; although he rarely sold a car himself at the dealership, he would take care of problems and give people a ride home when their cars were being serviced; his sons joined the business in the 1970s, and one of his grandsons now runs it; and

WHEREAS, Ed Buss was a civic-minded individual; he began his political life at the age of 33 in April 1963, running as an independent for the McHenry County Board; during his tenure, he was instrumental in the building of the Charles Miller Road and its bridge; he served on the board for 25 years, retiring in 1988 after spending the last four years serving as chair; and

WHEREAS, Ed Buss coached youth baseball, basketball, and football; he was a lifetime supporter and a member of the McHenry Little League Association Board for 12 years; for his efforts and dedication, he was inducted into the McHenry Little League Association Hall of Fame, and Buss Field in McHenry was named after him; and

WHEREAS, Ed Buss's fondest memories were spent at the McHenry Country Club, where he won 13 club championships and 13 senior club championships and boasted a best round of 62; he was on the country club board of directors for 12 years and served as president for four years; and

WHEREAS, Ed Buss and Joan were members of St. Mary's Church in McHenry for their entire married life; in retirement, he enjoyed playing the stock market and wintering at their home in Surprise, Arizona; and

WHEREAS, Ed Buss was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Joan; his parents, Edward Buss Sr. and Ella (Newman) Buss; his grandson, Ryan; his sister, Betty; and his brother, Bernie; and

WHEREAS, Ed Buss is survived by his children, Judie (Leo) Dobner, Bonnie Bjorkman, Patricia (Sig) Schatz, Stephen (Diane) Buss, and Robert (Ann) Buss; his 14 grandchildren; and his 15 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Edward John "Ed" Buss 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 Ed Buss as an expression of our deepest sympathy.