SR2555 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Louis J. Link Sr. of Crystal Lake, who passed away on November 2, 2016 at the age of 93; and

WHEREAS, Louis Link Sr. was born in Beloit, Wisconsin to George and Emiley (Cunningham) Link on July 12, 1923; and

WHEREAS, Louis Link Sr. was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country during World War II; he completed basic training with the 14th Armored Division, 501st Field Artillery Battalion; he then transferred to the 3180th Signal Battalion before spending 14 months in Okinawa, Japan; and

WHEREAS, Louis Link Sr. belonged to the Cripple Creek, Colorado Elks Lodge #316 for over 40 years and was a parishioner at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Crystal Lake; and

WHEREAS, Louis Link Sr. was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; and his son, George; and

WHEREAS, Louis Link Sr. is survived by his children, Gordon Link, Dennis (Karen) Link, Louis (Mary) Link, and Cynthia Link; his seven grandchildren; his 15 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Mary; 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 Louis J. Link Sr., 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 Louis Link Sr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.