SR1345 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George Francis Raymond, Jr. of Wauconda, who passed away on December 21, 2015; and

WHEREAS, George Raymond, Jr. was born in Chicago on September 16, 1930 to Charlotte (nee Williams) and George F. Raymond; he graduated from Wauconda High School in 1949 and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War; he married Mary "Marietta" on August 17, 1956; and

WHEREAS, George Raymond, Jr. worked for Commonwealth Edison as a lineman, trouble man, and crew leader; he retired in January of 1986 after 35 years of service; he was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; and

WHEREAS, George Raymond, Jr. was a member of Wauconda American Legion Post #911; he traveled with his wife to and through, just about every state; they spent their winters in Orange Beach, Alabama; he enjoyed fishing, especially the guy's trips to Minnesota; he taught his family how to play pinochle and chess and how to be loyal to the Chicago Cubs; and

WHEREAS, George Raymond, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, George Raymond, Jr. was the beloved husband of Mary; the loving father of Linda (Keith) Francke, Curt (Deborah), and Robert; the cherished grandfather of Anna Francke, Kristine (Eric) Marks, and Nicholas, Stefani, Gary, Samantha, and Alyssa Raymond; the dear step-grandfather of Jake (Julie), Beckie, and Sarah Mann; the cherished great-grandfather of Natalie, Ryan, Elijah, and Jett; and the caring brother of Patricia Raymond and the late William; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of George Francis Raymond, Jr., 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 George Raymond, Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.