SR0525 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate were saddened to learn of the passing of Joseph M. Murray on April 21, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Murray was born in Oak Park on October 11, 1918, and was the beloved husband of the late Florence; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Murray's career at Corn Products Company spanned 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Murray retired to Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, where he and Florence spent more than 20 years; and

WHEREAS, He moved back home in 1997 to be closer to his family, after the passing of his wife; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Joseph Murray will be deeply felt by many, especially his children, Pat Murray, Joyce Segraves, Diane and her husband Scott Rigsbee, Jan and her husband Bill Peterson, and Sandy and her husband Ron Gbur; his grandchildren, Leah Bishop, Tim and Steve Peterson, and Whitney and Danny Gbur; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of Joseph Murray along with all who knew and loved him and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Joseph Murray as an expression of our sorrow for their loss.