HR0143 98TH 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 Deacon Trez Van Pugh, Jr. of Chicago, who passed away on March 6, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Deacon Pugh was born on April 12, 1919, to Trez Van, Sr. and Beulah Ann Pugh in Oak Grove, Louisiana; he graduated from Magnolia High School in Louisiana; he married Pernella Lewis on June 13, 1942; he served in the armed forces during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Deacon Pugh joined the Gospel Temple Missionary Baptist Church in 1951 and has served as chairman of the Deacon Board, superintendent, and teacher of the Sunday school; and

WHEREAS, Deacon Pugh worked as a truck driver for Material Service Corporation and the Franklin Bindery Company for many years; he co-owned Hurd-Pugh Scavenger Service and was an innovator and a skilled craftsman; he enjoyed gardening, watching wrestling, and studying the Word; and

WHEREAS, Deacon Pugh was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William; and 2 of his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Deacon Pugh is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Pernella; his 6 children; his 18 grandchildren; his 32 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Deacon Pugh, 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 Deacon Pugh as an expression of our deepest sympathy.