SR0222 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harold E. Rich of Glen Carbon, who passed away on February 15, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Harold Rich was born in Carbondale to Edgar and Mona Mearle (Johnson) Rich on May 16, 1922; he served as a Sergeant with the United States Army Engineers from 1943 to 1945; he married Marilyn Nadine Calvin on September 13, 1945; and

WHEREAS, Harold Rich worked for the Illinois Central Railroad as a brakeman from 1942 to 1946; he worked as an operating engineer at Shell Oil Company from 1947 to 1962; and

WHEREAS, Harold Rich received his master's degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, specializing in education and media and embarked on a new career; he was a teacher in the audio visual department at Roxana Junior/Senior High School from 1964 to 1975; from 1975 to 1976, he was a media specialist at Lewis and Clark Community College; from 1977 to 1999, he was a self-employed home builder; and

WHEREAS, Harold Rich was an active member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Edwardsville, where he served on the Board of Trustees and assisted in mission projects; he served on committees for the Operating Engineers Union and the Illinois Retired Teachers Association; he was a life member of the National and Illinois Education Associations and was a Southern Illinois University Alumni; and

WHEREAS, Harold Rich was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marilyn; and his brother, Glenn; and

WHEREAS, Harold Rich is survived by his son, Mark Rich (Pam Neuenschwander); his daughter, Leanne (Pat) Jones; his grandchildren, Craig and Michelle Rich; his great-grandchildren, Calvin and Amelia; his sister-in-law, Dolores Rich; his nieces, Linda Swinford, Diana Cain, and Sherri McAnerny; and his nephews, Steve, Tim, and Terry; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harold E. Rich, 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 Harold Rich as an expression of our deepest sympathy.