SR0058 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bernard C. Douville, formerly of Waukegan, who passed away on January 18, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Douville was born on July 4, 1914, in Stephenson, Michigan; his parents were Harry and Mary Ellen (Landree) Douville; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Douville moved to Illinois in 1937 to work for the Johns-Manville Corporation, where he retired after 40 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Douville was a proud member of the United States Army, serving in China, Burma, and India during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Douville was a member of the Knights of Columbus #731, the J-M Quarter Century Club, the Waukegan Senior Club, and the St. Dismas Men's Club; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Douville was an avid sports fan, particularly of the Green Bay Packers; he also enjoyed cruises and traveling the world; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Douville was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn C. Douville; his sister, Irene Danielson, and his brothers, Gordon and Orlin Douville; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Douville is survived by his daughter, Judith Dobnikar; his sister, Rosellen Munto; and his many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Bernard C. Douville; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Bernard Douville as an expression of our sympathy.