SR2064 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George C. Hook of Wadsworth, who passed away on June 21, 2016; and

WHEREAS, George Hook was born on February 7, 1927 in Waukegan; his parents were George P. and Elsie M. Hook; he married Catherine A. Paulsen on August 23, 1958 in Waukegan; and

WHEREAS, George Hook was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, George Hook worked as a lineman for Commonwealth Edison for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, George Hook was a longtime member and a Post Commander of the American Legion Homer Dahringer Post 281 in Waukegan; and

WHEREAS, George Hook was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Catherine; and

WHEREAS, George Hook was the loving father of Evelyn (Rob) Smyth and Robert (Jackie) Hook and the cherished and loving grandfather of Lauren, Katie, and Maddie Hook; he is survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of George C. Hook; and be it further

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