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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3 learn of the death of United States Army Private First Class
4 Michael Pearson of Bolingbrook, who passed away on November 5,
5 2009; and
 
6     WHEREAS, PFC Michael Pearson was born on February 6, 1987
7 in Bolingbrook; he graduated from Bolingbrook High School in
8 2006; after graduating from high school and working at a
9 furniture company for a short time, he joined the military to
10 serve his country and gain a sense of accomplishment; and
 
11     WHEREAS, PFC Michael Pearson joined the United States Army
12 in October of 2008; he was assigned to the 510th Engineer
13 Company of the 20th Engineer Battalion to learn how to defuse
14 explosives and roadside bombs; and
 
15     WHEREAS, PFC Michael Pearson enjoyed playing his guitar,
16 particularly if his father joined in, writing songs, and
17 spending time with his family at home; his idol was guitar
18 legend Jimi Hendrix; and
 
19     WHEREAS, PFC Michael Pearson is survived by his parents,
20 Sheryll and Jeff Pearson; his brothers, Jason and Kristopher
21 Craig; and his sister, Julie Craig; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, PFC Michael Pearson's patriotism and courage will
2 be remembered fondly by his loving family, his fellow soldiers,
3 and the citizens of our grateful nation; therefore, be it
 
4     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
5 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
6 his family and friends, the passing of United States Army
7 Private First Class Michael Pearson; and be it further
 
8     RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of PFC Michael Pearson
9 and his willingness to serve our country, which led to him
10 making the ultimate sacrifice; and be it further
 
11     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
12 presented to the family of PFC Michael Pearson as an expression
13 of our sympathy.