SR0807 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bernard E. "Bernie" Drew of Libertyville, who passed away on November 1, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Bernie Drew was born and raised in Waukegan; he received his undergraduate degree from Miami of Ohio in 1964 and his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University; and

WHEREAS, Bernie Drew started his law career in private practice; he was appointed an associate judge in 1975, one of the youngest to hold this position in Lake County; he was elected circuit judge in 1984 and retained in 1990 and 1996; he was the chief judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit Court in 1989 and 1990; and

WHEREAS, Bernie Drew loved being involved in his children's lives; he was especially fond of coaching Libertyville Boys Club Football; and

WHEREAS, Bernie Drew is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lauren; his children, Chris and Meg; his niece and nephews, Jodie Bryan, Alan Nogle, Justin Houcek, and Andrew Houcek; and his extended family; 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 Bernard E. "Bernie" Drew 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 Bernie Drew as an expression of our deepest sympathy.