HR0923 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Village President Louis E. French of Holiday Hills, who passed away on July 31, 2022; and

WHEREAS, President French was born in Elmhurst on April 23, 1958; he was the son of Louis French and Alberta (Scaglione) French and the stepson of William Meyer; and

WHEREAS, Prior to serving the Village of Holiday Hills, President French was a firefighter, paramedic, and rescue diver for Nunda Township and the Fox Lake Fire Protection District; and

WHEREAS, President French was serving in his second term as president of the Village of Holiday Hills at the time of his passing; prior to being elected president, he served as village trustee; during his tenure, he was noted for his commitment and dedication to the village and the community; and

WHEREAS, President French was affectionately known as "Big Lou", "Lou", and "Louie"; he deeply loved his family; he enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing his guitars, and spoiling his dogs; he will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, his energy, and his good heart; and

WHEREAS, President French was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather; and

WHEREAS, President French is survived by three daughters, one son, six grandchildren, three sisters, two brothers, 18 nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Louis E. French 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 President French as an expression of our deepest sympathy.