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SR0411LRB104 15191 ECR 28335 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Senior Master Sergeant Richard Lee 

4Leonard, USAF (Ret.), who passed away on July 28, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, SMSgt Leonard, the son of William Donald Leonard 

6and Dorothy Lorein Leonard, was born in Springfield on 

7December 13, 1940; and

8 WHEREAS, SMSgt Leonard served in the United States Armed 

9Forces for over 27 years, beginning in the Navy for six years 

10and continuing in the Air Force for 21 years; his military 

11career spanned both the Korean and Vietnam Wars; and

12 WHEREAS, SMSgt Leonard was honored with numerous awards 

13and decorations for his military service, including the 

14Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, 

15the National Defense Service Medal, and the Meritorious 

16Service Medal; and

17 WHEREAS, SMSgt Leonard returned to Dawson after his 

18retirement, residing there with his wife, Janelle Heckwine 

19Leonard, until her passing; he then moved to Brenham, Texas, 

20where he resided for the remainder of his life; and

SR0411- 2 -LRB104 15191 ECR 28335 r

1 WHEREAS, SMSgt Leonard enjoyed attending car shows, going 

2on drives, and taking the occasional trip to the horse track; 

3and

4 WHEREAS, SMSgt Leonard led a life dedicated to service, 

5family, and country; he was known for his strong character, 

6quick wit, and his deep devotion to those he loved; he touched 

7countless lives and leaves behind a legacy of strength, 

8generosity, and patriotism; and

9 WHEREAS, SMSgt Leonard was preceded in death by his 

10parents; his wife; and his siblings, Marilyn Leonard, Michael 

11Leonard, Harry Leonard, and Molly Leonard Smith;