HR1216 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois learned with sadness of the death of Dorain O. Fletcher of Marion on Wednesday, April 12, 2006; and

WHEREAS, He was born on February 24, 1929, in Christman to Russell and Alice (Burk) Fletcher; he married Marlene Springer on April 11, 1981, in Marion; she preceded him in death on October 8, 1998; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Fletcher valiantly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, retiring with the rank of Brigadier General; he often spoke of his time in the service and working with President Lyndon B. Johnson and billionaires H. Ross Perot and Sam Walton; and

WHEREAS, Upon his retirement from the U.S. Army, Mr. Fletcher went to work for the City of Marion as the Director of Economic Development, a position he held for 18 years; he had the utmost respect for the community and the respect of many local businesses; and

WHEREAS, He was instrumental in local development projects in the city of Marion and was committed to enhancing the quality of life for those who lived in Marion; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Fletcher was known for his strength of conviction and strong sense of loyalty; and

WHEREAS, He was a member of the Marion Eagles, the Williamson County Shrine Club, the Masonic Lodge, and the Order of the White Shrine; he was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Marion; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Dorain O. Fletcher has been deeply felt by many, especially his granddaughters, Sabrina and husband Aaron Cantrell and Holly McGlacken; his great-grandchild, Patrick Cantrell; and his dear friend and pastor, John and Wanda Clark; in addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dorain O. Fletcher, and we extend our deepest sympathy 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 his family as an expression of our sincerest condolences.