SR0350 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Leonard A. Douglas of North Aurora, who passed away on May 18, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Douglas was born on December 19, 1933, in Aurora to C.A. and Irene (nee Zaricor) Douglas; he attended East Aurora High School and upon graduation in 1952 he joined the U.S. Navy and served for 4 years; he married Marilyn Barger; and

WHEREAS, Following his service, he worked for the government delivering mail; in 1964, he and Marilyn started L.A. Douglas Carpet Service, which their sons grew into respected Fox Valley area companies, Douglas Carpet One and Big Bob's; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Douglas enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and the family dogs; he liked to spend his time woodworking and donating time and resources through the North American Lion's Club, where he served as president and was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow Award; he was a volunteer fireman for North Aurora for many years and served on the Kane County Board; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Douglas was a Golden Heart Award recipient, having donated more than 11 gallons of blood; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Douglas was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, George and Leona (nee Kerr) Barger; and his brother-in-law, James Barger; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Douglas is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn; his children, Michael and Kari (nee Adams) Douglas, James and Barbara (nee Humann) Douglas, and Christine and Christopher Theisen; his grandchildren, Matt (fiancee Casie), Kelley, Jay, Lindsay, John and Zachary Douglas, and Alex, Ellie, and Jake Theisen; his sister, Carolyn (Orv) Jones; his sister-in-law, Dorothy (Bill) Hotle; his many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his dog, Topper; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Leonard Douglas, and 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 the family Leonard Douglas as an expression of our deepest sympathy.