SR0532 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Philip H. Weber of Edwardsville, who passed away on August 15, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Philip Weber was born on April 27, 1928 in Edwardsville to Bernard H. and Florence L. (nee Kriege) Weber; he graduated from Illinois State University in 1950 and served in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant during the Korean War; he married Patsy J. Ohl on January 24, 1954 in Edwardsville; and

WHEREAS, Philip Weber was a licensed funeral director and the 3rd generation Weber to operate Weber Funeral Home in Edwardsville; he retired in 1990; he taught business and driver's education at Edwardsville High School from 1955 to 1959 and also drove a school bus for the district; and

WHEREAS, Philip Weber was member and former President of the Edwardsville Jaycees and the Edwardsville Rotary Club; he received the Rotary Club's Paul Harris Fellowship Award; he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Cloverleaf Savings Bank and was a Board Member for over 35 years; he was also a 58-year member of the Sunset Hills Country Club, where he enjoyed playing golf and bridge; and

WHEREAS, Philip Weber was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patsy; his brother, William B. Weber; and his sister, Josephine Weber; and

WHEREAS, Philip Weber is survived by his sons, Steven P. (Silvia) Weber and Michael D. (fiancee Jane Helms) Weber; his grandchildren, Brook D. (Christopher) Stutz, Danielle E. Weber, Michael J. Weber, and Julia N. Weber; and his great-grandchildren, Conner P. Stutz and Avery R. Longoria-Weber; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Philip H. Weber, 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 of Philip Weber as an expression of our deepest sympathy.