SR2411 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Albert O. VanPuyvelde of Rock Island, who passed away on November 7, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Albert VanPuyvelde was born in Rock Island to Cyriel and Alexa (VanStenhuyse) VanPuyvelde on June 11, 1922; he married Evelyn Accoe at Christ the King Church in South Bend, Indiana on May 28, 1949; he served in the United States Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Albert VanPuyvelde worked as a meat cutter at Baecke's IGA for 18 years; he later for the Eagle Country Market for 26 years; and

WHEREAS, Albert VanPuyvelde was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Center for Belgium Culture, and American Legion Post 246 in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Albert VanPuyvelde was preceded in death by his sister, Irene DeCooman; and

WHEREAS, Albert VanPuyvelde is survived by his wife, Evelyn, and numerous other family members; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Albert O. VanPuyvelde, 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 Albert VanPuyvelde as an expression of our deepest sympathy.