SR1401 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harry Turner of Geneva, who passed away on November 25, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Harry Turner was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 18, 1934 to Harry and Eleanor; at the age of 2, due to his mother's illness, he began living in St. Charles with his aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Dale Buckingham; he graduated from St. Charles High School in 1952 and joined the United States Air Force in 1953, serving for 12 years; he graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1971; and

WHEREAS, Harry Turner was employed at various newspapers and taught electronics at Waubonsee Community College; at the time of his retirement, he operated his own typesetting business; and

WHEREAS, Harry Turner was a member and past Commander of the American Legion Post 75 in Geneva; he sang bass for many years with the Fox Valley Barbershop Chorus; he enjoyed listening to Jazz and Big Band music, collecting, gardening, woodworking, and cheering for his Green Bay Packers, always in the company of his German Shepherd; and

WHEREAS, Harry Turner was preceded in death by his parents; his aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Dale Buckingham; his brother-in-law, Anthony Weber; and his nephew, Tony Weber; and

WHEREAS, Harry Turner is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joanne (Laverty); his son, Joel; his sister, Joyce Weber; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Ronald and Theresa Hodge, William and Marilyn Stewart, and Richard and Patricia Laverty; 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 mourn the passing of Harry Turner, 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 Harry Turner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.