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IL SR0904

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kirk Dillard

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Origin

Senate

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • James Robert "J.R." Phillip Sr. of Westmont and formerly of Hinsdale passed away on June 22, 2010.
  • Born July 8, 1925 in Chicago; served as a navigator in the United States Air Force during World War II; graduated from Northwestern University with a commerce degree.
  • Joined his parents' flower business, Phillip's Flowers & Gifts (founded in Cicero in 1923), where he worked for 61 years and served as Chairman Emeritus until his death.
  • Co-founded the Bank of LaGrange Park and the Metro Chicago Florist Delivery Co-op; was a member of the American Academy of Floriculture and a longtime member and past elder of Christ Church of Oak Brook.
  • Survived by his wife of 59 years Mary B. Phillip, two siblings, three children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandson; the Illinois Senate expresses sympathy to his family and friends.

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL-JAMES PHILLIP

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

11/4/2010

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