SR0485 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 Stanley E. Holliday Sr. of Alton on Saturday, March 20, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Stanley E. Holliday was born on February 23, 1930, in Alton to Henry and Rosie Holliday Sr.; he married the former Mattie Pearl Rodgers on September 12, 1951; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Holliday was employed at Laclede Steel Co. for more than 40 years, retiring in 1989; he was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Alton; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Stanley E. Holliday Sr. has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Mattie; his daughters, Patricia Everett, Lorraine Hamilton and her companion, James Wade, Anita Weatherspoon and her husband, Lonnie, and Susan Casey; his son, Benlee Perry; his 26 grandchildren; his 21 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Clair Vaughn, Ruby Gaddy, and Shelby Perry; his brother, Montgomery Holliday and his wife, Pauline; his special nephews, Frank Holliday, Danny Holliday, and Mike "Doc" Holliday; and his numerous nieces, other nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Stanley E. Holliday Sr., and we extend our deepest sympathy 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 Stanley E. Holliday Sr. as an expression of our sincere condolences.