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

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