SR0753 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John R. Murr of Naperville, who passed away on June 2, 2008; and

WHEREAS, John R. Murr was born on September 30, 1917 in Chicago; he attended Naperville High School; and

WHEREAS, John R. Murr served his country with bravery and distinction as a member of the United States Army during World War II under General Patton; he served as a machine gunner and landed on Normandy Beach; he was awarded four Bronze Stars in recognition of his service; and

WHEREAS, John R. Murr was employed as a truck driver for E.L. Ramms Building Materials for 18 years; he also worked for the Lincoln Junior High School in Naperville District 203 for 14 years until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, John R. Murr was a 58 year member of the Naperville Moose Lodge #1290 and also a member of the Tiger Club of Aurora; he attended Community United Methodist Church and was a lifelong Naperville Resident, where he enjoyed being with his family; and

WHEREAS, John R. Murr was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elsie Murr; his sisters, Fern Mitchell, Mae Landorf, and Erna Murr; his brother, William Murr; and his grandsons, John and Daniel Ellis; and

WHEREAS, John R. Murr is survived by his wife of 60 years, Audrey; his daughters, Nancy Tracey, Joanne Ellis, Jerri Lynn (Greg) Morar, and Judy (Don) Neyra; his sons, John (Cathy) Murr, Robert (Ellen) Murr, and Tom Murr; his eight granddaughters and eight grandsons; his ten great-grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Marie Murr; and

WHEREAS, John R. Murr will be fondly remembered at his favorite family gatherings as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; 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 John R. Murr; and be it further

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