HR0845 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Marine Corporal Jamie Russel Lowe of Johnsonville, who gave his life defending America's freedom on January 11, 2010, in the Helmand province of southern Afghanistan; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Jamie Lowe was born on November 15, 1988, in Fairfield; his parents are Kevin L. and Teresa (Solomon) Lowe; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Lowe was a 2007 graduate of Cisne High School; he was a member of Orchardville Community Church and the Young Marines in Mt. Vernon; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Lowe served with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division of the III Marine Expeditionary Force out of Okinawa, Japan; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Lowe and two fellow Marines gave their lives defending their unit as it was about to be ambushed by insurgents; Cpl. Lowe helped save countless lives from being lost by preventing the ambush; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Lowe is the first serviceperson from Wayne County to give his life in Operation Enduring Freedom; in honor of Cpl. Lowe, flags throughout Wayne County are flying at half-staff, including the flag at Cisne High School; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Lowe will be remembered for his love for his country, his generous spirit, his patriotism, and his love for his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Cpl. Lowe dedicated his life to defending America's freedom and gave the ultimate sacrifice; he will be missed by his parents, Kevin and Teresa Lowe; his brothers, Cody and Hunter Lowe; his grandparents, Shirley Lowe and Russel (Linda) Legg; his great-grandparents, Philip (Wilma) Lowe and Elsie Ray; and his fellow soldiers and the citizens of our grateful nation; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends and the rest of a grateful nation, the passing of Marine Corporal Jamie Russel Lowe; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Corporal Jamie Lowe as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.