SR0426 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bernard Oaks of Canton, who passed away on October 25, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Oaks was born on February 14, 1929 in Canton; he is the son of Bernard R. and Gaye (Brillhart) Oaks; he married Betty J. Lounsberry on October 18, 1953 in Petersburg; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Oaks was a United States Army veteran and served his country during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Oaks was a licensed funeral director for 43 years; he served as Fulton County Treasurer for 14 years; he also served 8 years on the Fulton County Board and 4 years as Fulton County Board Chairman; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Oaks was a 50-year member of the Clinton Lodge 15 in Petersburg, a member of the American Legion Post 16 in Canton, and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Oaks was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Teresa Oaks-Hubbard; and his brother, Dr. Donald Oaks; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Oaks is survived by his wife, Betty; his sons, Steven Oaks and Daniel (Lori) Oaks; his daughter, Barbara (John) Closen; and his six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Bernard Oaks; and be it further

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