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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Howard E. Buoy Sr. of Decatur, who 
4passed away on December 21, 2024; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Howard Buoy, the son of Robert and Edith Buoy, 
6was born in Pesotum in August 1926; he served as a sergeant in 
7the U.S. Army during World War II; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Howard Buoy worked at Archer Daniels Midland 
9(ADM) for close to 60 years, starting at the entry level 
10position of sweeping floors and working his way up to the 
11position of senior vice president of operations; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Howard Buoy was involved in many community 
13activities, including the Lions Club, the Masons, the 
14Shriners, the Pony League, the Conservation District, the 
15Jefferson Jackson Club, the Young Democrats, and other 
16Democratic Party organizations; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Howard Buoy was passionate about his family, 
18farming, improving his community, and supporting the 
19Democratic Party; he was an avid Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, 
20and Fighting Illini fan; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Howard Buoy was preceded in death by his parents; 
2his wife, Regina; his companion, Sharon; six siblings; his 
3granddaughter, Vicki; and his son-in-law, Mike Jestis; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Howard Buoy is survived by his children, Diane 
5(Chuck) Watkins, Karen Jestis, and Howard (Anita) Buoy Jr.; 
6nine grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; five 
7great-great-grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews; 
8therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
11Howard E. Buoy Sr. and extend our sincere condolences to his 
12family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
13further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to the family of Howard Buoy as an expression of our 
16deepest sympathy.