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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Robert Kenneth "Ken" Harvey Sr. of
4Wadsworth, who passed away on April 10, 2020; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Ken Harvey was born in Waukegan to Robert and
6Harriett Harvey on April 18, 1949; he was a lifelong resident
7of Lake County; he graduated from Warren Township High School
8in 1967; he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1969 and served
9during the Vietnam War; he married Cindy on August 28, 1971;
10and
 
11    WHEREAS, Ken Harvey was hired by the Waukegan Fire
12Department in 1973 and served his community for over 28 years;
13he held several positions while there, including firefighter
14and paramedic, Union Local 473 President, WFD Bomb Team
15Commander, Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief, prior to
16retiring as Captain in 2002; and
 
17    WHEREAS, After retirement, Ken Harvey served as a trustee
18for the Village of Wadsworth; he held this position for 13
19years; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Ken Harvey was a member of Gideons International;
21he served as troop leader for Boy Scouts Troop 1; he enjoyed

 

 

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1spending time with and supporting his family in their
2activities; he was named the greatest fan of his son Rob's
3current band, Bella Cain; he built a front engine dragster and
4spent several seasons touring the World of Wheels shows; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Ken Harvey is survived by his wife of 48 and a
6half years, Cindy; his sons, Rob (Ashley Bunner) and Jason
7(Tanya); his grandchildren, Tori and Anthony Harvey; his bonus
8granddaughter, Aubrie Orrick; his sister, Barbara (Rick)
9Booker; his brother-in-law, Martin (the late Sue) Stanonik; and
10his several nieces, nephews, and countless friends; therefore,
11be it
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
13ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
14Robert Kenneth "Ken" Harvey Sr. and extend our sincere
15condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
16him; and be it further
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
18presented to the family of Ken Harvey as an expression of our
19deepest sympathy.