Bill Text: IL SR0009 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Howard E. Buoy Sr. of Decatur.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2025-01-29 - Resolution Adopted [SR0009 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-SR0009-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Howard E. Buoy Sr. of Decatur, who
passed away on December 21, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Howard Buoy, the son of Robert and Edith Buoy,
was born in Pesotum in August 1926; he served as a sergeant in
the U.S. Army during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Howard Buoy worked at Archer Daniels Midland
(ADM) for close to 60 years, starting at the entry level
position of sweeping floors and working his way up to the
position of senior vice president of operations; and
WHEREAS, Howard Buoy was involved in many community
activities, including the Lions Club, the Masons, the
Shriners, the Pony League, the Conservation District, the
Jefferson Jackson Club, the Young Democrats, and other
Democratic Party organizations; and
WHEREAS, Howard Buoy was passionate about his family,
farming, improving his community, and supporting the
Democratic Party; he was an avid Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears,
and Fighting Illini fan; and

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WHEREAS, Howard Buoy was preceded in death by his parents;
his wife, Regina; his companion, Sharon; six siblings; his
granddaughter, Vicki; and his son-in-law, Mike Jestis; and
WHEREAS, Howard Buoy is survived by his children, Diane
(Chuck) Watkins, Karen Jestis, and Howard (Anita) Buoy Jr.;
nine grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Howard E. Buoy Sr. and extend our sincere condolences to his
family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further