SR0494 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth Morris "Kenny" Davidson of Urbana, who passed away on June 4, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Kenny Davidson was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Kenneth P. and Vietta (Johnson) Davidson on January 5, 1936; he attended school in Decker, Indiana; after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy; he married Marlene Current in Vincennes, Indiana on April 4, 1958; and

WHEREAS, Kenny Davidson started working for the Eisner Corporation after he was honorably discharged from the United States Navy; after he relocated to Chicago, he started his career at the University of Illinois and retired after 15 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Kenny Davidson was a member of the Mattis Avenue Free Methodist Church and the American Legion Post #1492; and

WHEREAS, Kenny Davidson was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Andrew Haines; and

WHEREAS, Kenny Davidson is survived by his wife, Marlene; his children, Cassie (Randy) Haines and Kendra (Chris) Changnon; his grandchildren, Kristi (Jake) Tammen, Blake (Chris Piper) Changnon, Blaine (Bekah Bamert) Haines, Paige Changnon, and Parker Changnon; and his great-grandsons, Mason and Jaxon; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Kenneth Morris "Kenny" Davidson and 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 Kenny Davidson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.