IL HR1435

Honors United States Army Sergeant Mark A. Simpson of Fort Hood, Texas, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, who was killed in action in Kandahar, Afghanistan on September 26, 2010

Sergeant Simpson was born February 3, 1970, graduated from Richwood High School in Peoria, and joined the Army in 2005 after working in security, truck driving, and food management

Recognizes his military decorations including the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, and Army Commendation Medal, and his service with the 584th Mobility Augmentation Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade

Survives are his wife Aletha A. Simpson, three daughters (Shantallia K., Krystin M., and Jamie S. Simpson), parents George and Carol Simpson, one brother, and three sisters

Illinois House of Representatives mourns his passing and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to his family as a symbol of sympathy