SR0937 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Amos Everette Nicholson of Aurora, who passed away on October 6, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Amos Nicholson was born on November 25, 1916, in Sandwich to Charles and Elsie Nicholson; he graduated from East Aurora High School in 1936, and began working with his father in the painting and decorating business; and

WHEREAS, Amos Nicholson enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was trained as an aircraft mechanic; he was stationed with the 343rd Squadron, 98th Bomb Group in North Africa and Italy; he worked as a B-24 Liberator Crew Chief, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant; and

WHEREAS, Amos Nicholson's artistic talents were well known to those in his unit; he painted the nose art on several of his squadron's bombers, including images of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs and Prince Charming; he co-authored a book of his exploits entitled "Snow White Goes to War"; after a 2 year stint in Japan during the Korean Conflict, he returned to Aurora and continued to work in the painting/decorating business well into his 80's; and

WHEREAS, Amos Nicholson was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Rita (Schramer) Nicholson; his parents, Charles and Elsie; his sisters, Doris, Helen, and Margaret; and his brother, Burnette; and

WHEREAS, Amos Nicholson is survived by his sons, Lynn (Slawa) and Kent (Sue) and his grandson, Adam; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Amos Nicholson, and we 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 Amos Nicholson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.