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This memorial resolution mourns the passing of Samuel W. "Sam" Nolen, a long-serving Illinois State Police (ISP) officer who had a distinguished career spanning from 1961 to 2003, including multiple leadership roles such as Acting Director and Director of the ISP. The resolution highlights Nolen's professional achievements, including graduating first in his cadet class and serving in various high-ranking positions within the state police organization, and provides personal details about his life, such as his birth in West Frankfort, marriage to Valeria Meyersick, and his personal interests in fishing and reading. The document acknowledges his family, noting that he was preceded in death by his parents and wife, and is survived by his son Brent, grandchildren Trent and Amanda, great-granddaughter Nina, two brothers, one sister, and several nieces and nephews. The resolution formally expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to Nolen's family and friends, and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to his family as a symbol of sympathy and recognition of his service.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=186&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104