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SENATE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to  
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learn of the death of
John J. Deutsch of Waukegan, who passed 
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away  on January 8, 2008; and

 
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    WHEREAS, John Deutsch was born on April 4, 1948 in Chicago; 
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his parents were John and Lillian Deutsch; he married Janet 
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Ogilvie on July 9, 1977 in Waukegan; and

 
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    WHEREAS, John Deutsch served in the United States Army 
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during the Vietnam War; he received a Purple Heart for injuries 
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he suffered during the conflict; and

 
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    WHEREAS, John Deutsch was employed with the Union Pacific 
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Railroad for 34 years; he planned to retire from his position 
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in April of 2008; and

 
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    WHEREAS, John Deutsch was an avid train collector; he also 
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enjoyed NASCAR and crossword puzzles; and

 
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    WHEREAS, John Deutsch was preceded in death by his parents; 
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and
 
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    WHEREAS, John Deutsch is survived by his wife, Janet; his 
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daughter, Lt. Jaclyn "Jackie" Deutsch; his son, John "Jay" 
 


 






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Deutsch II; his brother, Thomas (Diane) Deutsch; his sisters, 
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Edna (David) Sullivan and Pamela Deutsch; and his many nieces, 
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nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL 
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with 
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his family and friends, the passing of John Deutsch; and be it 
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further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the family of John J. Deutsch as an expression of 
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our sympathy.