SR0898 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bruce W. Yount of Bloomington, who passed away on December 19, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Yount was born in Danville to Bruce R. and Elizabeth Summers Yount on May 31, 1925; he graduated from Catlin Township High School and served in the U.S. Navy; he graduated from Northwestern University and married Ethlyn Allbright in Western Springs on September 16, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Yount worked for Dunn & Bradstreet and then embarked on a career in finance and advertising in Detroit, New York City, and Chicago; in 1961, his family relocated to Bloomington, where he worked for Biddle Advertising for 13 years; he finished his career working in computer services at Growmark; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Yount was a member of many clubs and organizations, including Wesley United Methodist Church, the American Legion, the Rotary, The Baby Fold, and the Crossroads Fair Trade Gift Shop; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Yount was a Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 18 at Wesley Church for 30 years; he was awarded one of the highest honors in Scouting, the Silver Beaver; he was well-liked as a camp counselor for Outdoor Ed and was known for his witty humor, big heart, and willingness to serve others; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Yount was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Stacey Williams, and his brothers, Ralph, Jim, and Joe; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Yount is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ethlyn; his children, Greg (Diane) Yount, Steve (Alison) Yount, and Debbie (Tom) Veale; his grandchildren, Shelley Dover, Sarah Eich, Kaitlin Yount, Jake Yount, Cassie Yount, Grace Veale, and John Veale; and seven great-grandchildren, David Williams, Aubrey Williams, Penny Dover, Ruby Dover, Colton Eich, Callahan Eich, and Jack West-Yount; 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 Bruce W. Yount 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 Bruce Yount as an expression of our deepest sympathy.