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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the
3 State of Illinois learned with great sadness of the death in
4 Iraq of Lance Corporal Hector Ramos of Aurora on Wednesday,
5 January 26, 2005; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Hector Ramos was a 2003 graduate of
7 East Aurora High School; he was a favorite student among both
8 faculty and classmates; he was an avid fan of the arts, and he
9 was in the honors art and honors drama classes; and
 
10     WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Ramos was a responsible and
11 reliable young man, serving as the 2002-2003 President of the
12 D.E.C.A. Club, a cooperative work-study program; after he
13 graduated, he pursued his high school dream of serving his
14 country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps; and
 
15     WHEREAS, The passing of Lance Corporal Hector Ramos has
16 been deeply felt by many, especially his mother, Nancy; his
17 father, Aurelio; and his brothers, Isiah and Noah; therefore,
18 be it
 
19     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
20 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
21 we mourn the passing of Lance Corporal Hector Ramos, and we
22 extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and all who
23 knew and loved him; and be it further
 
24     RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of Lance Corporal Ramos
25 and his willingness to serve his country, which led to him
26 making the ultimate sacrifice; and be it further
 
27     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
28 presented to his family as an expression of our sincere
29 condolences for their loss.