SR0177 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0177 LRB102 17732 ECR 23791 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard T. "Bogie" Bogaert of Colona, who passed away on March 6, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert was born to James and Margaret Williams Bogaert in Moline on September 19, 1932; he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955; he married Tommie Bouler on February 4, 1961, and they had two children; and

WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert worked at John Deere Harvester for 35 years; following retirement, he worked at Rain Drop Car Wash; and

WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert was commander of the American Legion in Colona from 1968 to 1969; he served as an alderman for the City of Colona and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert enjoyed gardening and was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Bears; he also coached Little League baseball and softball; and

WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert was preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters; and his daughter, Kim; and

WHEREAS, Richard Bogaert is survived by his wife, Tommie; his son, Keith; his sisters, Carolyn Halsted and Diane Swemline; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard T. "Bogie" Bogaert 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 Richard Bogaert as an expression of our deepest sympathy.