SR0455 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Henry David W. Thompson of Danville on Wednesday, January 14, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson was born on August 30, 1919, in Danville, to Henry C. and Lorene Gillock Thompson; he married Billie Jean Nelson in Paris; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson, affectionately called "Hank", was a quiet, humble man and a devoted husband and father; he was known to say that his children "were the core of his being"; his love for family extended beyond the immediate household; countless times, he offered his help to other family members through word and deed; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson was an avid sports fan, particularly of baseball, and he enjoyed gardening; he was a graduate of Danville High School and retired as a maintenance technician from Lauhoff Grain Company; he was a life member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, where he was a member of the Men's Chorus and served on various boards; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Henry David W. Thompson has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Billie Jean; his daughters, Debra (Wallace) Wiley, Lori Thompson, and Brigitte Thompson; his son, Victor (Eugenia) Thompson; his grandchildren, Tyronne, Melanie, and Antonio Wiley, Alicia (Monte) Grison, Victor II, Ryan, and Jason Thompson; his great-grandchildren, Devin and Allison; his brothers, Robert (Bernica) Thompson and Eugene (Loretta) Thompson; and his many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Henry David W. Thompson, and we 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 Henry David W. Thompson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.