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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Ben
4 Bruce, who passed away on July 14, 2009; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Ben Bruce and his wife, Lois Jane, successfully
6 owned and operated Bruce Electric, TVW Men's Wear, Shermand's
7 Department Store, and Bruce's Ladies Apparel; he was elected to
8 the Bank of Marion's Board of Directors in 1972; he retired as
9 chairman of the board in 2004; and
 
10     WHEREAS, Ben Bruce was the loving father of his son, B.W.
11 Bruce, and his daughters, Laura Ann and Elizabeth Jane; and the
12 beloved grandfather of several grandchildren; and
 
13     WHEREAS, Ben Bruce will be remembered by all who knew and
14 loved him as a wonderful husband, father, and friend, whose
15 dedication to his community and his family endeared him to
16 everyone he met; therefore, be it
 
17     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
18 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
19 mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Ben
20 Bruce; and be it further
 

 

 

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1     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2 presented to the family of Ben Bruce as an expression of our
3 sympathy.