SR0729 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John Crosby Bleuer of Milan, who passed away on July 4, 2015; and

WHEREAS, John Bleuer was born on May 11, 1926 in Rock Island; his parents were Harold L. and Jennie M. Crosby Bleuer; he married Joy Hawks on April 15, 1951 in Milan; and

WHEREAS, John Bleuer was employed as an electrician at the Rock Island Arsenal for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, John Bleuer was a dedicated member of First Presbyterian Church in Milan, where he served as an elder and sang in the choir; and

WHEREAS, John Bleuer enjoyed bowling and spending time with his friends and family; and

WHEREAS, John Bleuer was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Amy; a sister, Patricia Carpenter; and a brother, James Bleuer; and

WHEREAS, John Bleuer is survived by his wife, Joy; his children, David, Douglas, and Keith Bleuer, Jennie and Dave Fauser, Vera and Bob Rundlett, and Heather and Jim Harroun; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Wilma Hallenbeck and Jeanne Bleuer; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of John Crosby Bleuer; and be it further

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