SR0495 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death in Iraq of Staff Sergeant Michael Sutter, United States Army National Guard, of Tinley Park on Friday, December 26, 2003; and

WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Sutter was a member of the 745th Explosive Ordinance Detachment of the Michigan Army National Guard based at Camp Grayling, Michigan; he was deployed to Iraq in October; and

WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Sutter was a lifelong Tinley Park resident; he attended Keller Elementary School and Grissom Junior High School; in 1993, he graduated from Andrew High School, where he played football and soccer and was a member of the wrestling team; before his deployment, he studied law enforcement at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills; and

WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Sutter served eight years in the United States Army before joining the National Guard; he enjoyed leisure activities related to the military, such as paintball; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Staff Sergeant Michael Sutter has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Tina; his parents, John and Judy Sutter; his brothers, John Sutter and Steve Sutter; and his sister, Angie Sutter; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Staff Sergeant Michael Sutter, United States National Guard, and we extend our deepest sympathy to his friends, family, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of Staff Sergeant Michael Sutter and his willingness to serve our country, which led to him making the ultimate sacrifice; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Staff Sergeant Michael Sutter as an expression of our sincerest condolences.