SR2194 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald L. "Ron" Egan of East Dundee, who passed away on November 19, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Egan was born on September 21, 1947 in Chicago; his parents were John and Dorothy Egan; he was a lifelong resident of the Dundee area; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Egan was a highly decorated veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War; he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with "V" Device, four Purple Hearts, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze Service Stars, the Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device, the Expert Badge with Auto Rifle Bar with Machine Gun Bar, the Marksman Badge with Rifle Bar, and the Parachutist Badge - Basic for his service; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Egan was a member of the Dundee Veterans of Foreign Wars #2298; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Egan is survived by his siblings, Judith Jerald, John (Nicole) Egan, and Patricia Del Giudice; his niece and nephews, Jamison, Derek, Drew, Regan, Michael, Sean, Matt, and David; and many godchildren and friends; 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 Ronald L. "Ron" Egan; and be it further

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