SR0741 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Alexander L. Van Meter of Galesburg, who passed away on November 24, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Van Meter was born on November 2, 1991, in Peoria, to Roy and Sherry LaPayne Van Meter; he graduated from Herscher High School in 2010 and attended Kankakee Community College, where he studied Biomedical Engineering; he enlisted in the United States Air Force on March 19, 2013 and graduated from Basic Training on May 17, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Van Meter liked playing hockey and was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan; he enjoyed spending time with friends, playing video games, and eating cookies; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Van Meter was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth Lingner, and by his grandparents, Jack and Connie LaPayne; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Van Meter is survived by his parents; his brother, Nicholas Van Meter; his grandfather, Elwyn (Elsa) Van Meter; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Alexander L. Van Meter, 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 Alexander Van Meter as an expression of our deepest sympathy.