SR1437 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Randall H. "Randy" Myers of Bloomington, who passed away on September 18, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Randy Myers was born in Bloomington to Harvey and Margaret Vance Myers on June 2, 1950; he grew up playing baseball in Chicago Heights; he was a talented trombone player in his youth and was accepted into the Band of America, comprised of the best high school band members in the U.S., in 1968; through Band of America, he toured Europe; he served in the U.S. Army, where he auditioned for the Army Band and was stationed at Ft. Wadsworth on Staten Island, New York; he married and raised his family in Bloomington; and

WHEREAS, Randy Myers owned and operated the New York Deli in Normal; he also worked at Avanti's, Peace Meal, and Beck Florist, all of Bloomington; and

WHEREAS, Randy Myers was a proud father; he will be remembered for his big personality; he will be missed by all who knew him; and

WHEREAS, Randy Myers was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Randy Myers is survived by many extended family members; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Randall H. "Randy" Myers 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 Randy Myers as an expression of our deepest sympathy.