HR1076 96TH 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 Freeman "Doc" Martin of Bethany, who passed away on February 14, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Freeman Martin was born April 27, 1923, in Fredericksburg, Indiana; he was the son of James S. and Myrtle Eaton Martin; he married Alice A. Fifer on November 20, 1942 in New Albany, Indiana; he was a resident of Bethany since 1948; and

WHEREAS, Freeman Martin worked at Punch Brown Garage and ran the gas truck in Bethany for 40 years; he served as the Marrowbone Township Cemetery Superintendent for 22 years and was actively involved with the daily maintenance of the cemetery; he served as the Assistant Fire Chief for the Bethany Fire Department from 1956 to 1972; he served on the Bethany Village Board from 1955 to 1959; and

WHEREAS, Freeman Martin was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bethany; and

WHEREAS, Freeman Martin was preceded in death by his parents; his 5 brothers and an infant brother; his sister; and his grandson-in-law, David Elzy; and

WHEREAS, Freeman Martin is survived by his wife, Alice; his sons, Don Martin (Mary), Dick Martin (Robbie), Punch Martin (Cheryl); his daughter, Donna Sue Fowler (Mike); his special sister, Virginia Miller; his grandchildren, Scott Martin, Sean Martin, Tara Mitchell, Shelly Freeman, Beth White, Jodi Elzy, Shane Martin, Jason Fowler, and Nikki Wickline; and his 15 great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Freeman Martin will be remembered by all who knew and loved him for always thinking of others, including through his frequent visits to nursing homes and hospitals and his numerous phone calls; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Freeman "Doc" Martin; and be it further

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