SR0449 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Ronald A. Bolton on July 25, 2005; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bolton was born on August 25, 1947, to Minnie and William Bolton; his childhood and adulthood was filled with work and productivity; he enjoyed scholastic endeavors, entertainment, family gatherings, outdoor "BBQ" cooking, coaching/training youth sports, and "team-effort", and he participated in countless endeavors that contributed to community and family life; and

WHEREAS, He loved Chicago and displayed pride and leadership in his academic pursuit and educational achievement; he was a product of the south side of Chicago; he attended Ruggles Grammar School, Tilden Technical High School, and Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT); he received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering; he extended dedication and loyalty to Sunbeam Corporation, Liquid Carbonic, Searle Analytic, Specialty Brands, Johnson Products, Helena Curtis Corporation, Lever Brothers Corporation, and Liquid Pak; and

WHEREAS, He loved baseball and children; his participation as coach and umpire at countless little league baseball games was ambitious and untiring; many were influenced by his guidance through this venue; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Ronald A. Bolton has been deeply felt by many, especially his sons, Ronnie (Tracey) and Brock; his grandson, Ronald Jr. (R.J.); his former wife and the mother of his children, Diana; his brothers, Donald (Brenda) and Lionel; his aunt, Louie Mae Johnson (Herron); his uncle, Alex Ellis; his nephews, Donald and Dana (Ola); his niece, Sherolyn Renae Shaw (Rommel); his grand-nephews, Rommel, Donald, and Alexander; his grand-nieces, Tiara, DonYeil, and Gabrielle; and his many other relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ronald A. Bolton, and we 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 his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.