HR1673 95TH 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 Gary N. Watson of Riverton, who passed away on December 22, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Gary Watson was born on October 19, 1942 in Springfield; he was the son of Robert and Geraldine Kiska Watson; he married Carol Nail on June 24, 1961; and

WHEREAS, Gary Watson was a lifelong resident of Riverton; he was employed with the State of Illinois as an event coordinator for the Department of Natural Resources; and

WHEREAS, Gary Watson's passion was his wife, children, and grandchildren, attending all their events and sports activities; he was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent many years as an advocate for youth hunting and fishing programs; he was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal and Illinois fan and became a very good and proud friend with Red Schoendienst; and

WHEREAS, Gary Watson was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Gary Watson is survived by his wife, Carol Watson; his daughter, Kim (husband, Greg) Carver; his sons, Eric Watson (companion, Kari McLean), Jeffrey (wife, Ashleigh) Watson, and Daniel (wife, Caitlin) Watson; his grandchildren, Ryann, Kasey, Lexie, Ali, Mitchell, Claire, Mason, Erin, Tyler, Jonathon, Adam, Matt, Katie, Ellie, Izabelle, Connor, and Drew; his brother, Jerome (wife, Kathy) Watson; his aunts, Alice Watson, Virginia (husband, Bill) Kleban, and Wanda Porozinski; his uncle, Jack Watson; and his several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Gary N. Watson; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Gary Watson as an expression of our sympathy.