HR0085 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael E. Shampine of Decatur, who passed away on January 6, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Michael Shampine was born on July 18, 1951; his parents were Eugene and Patricia Shampine; he served his country in the United States Air Force from 1970 to 1974; and

WHEREAS, Michael Shampine returned from the Air Force and began his career as a roofer, joining Roofers Local 92; he worked as a roofer for 33 years, including 17 years as Business Manager/Financial Secretary for Roofers Local 92, and 8 years as president of the Decatur Trades and Labor Assembly; and

WHEREAS, Michael Shampine always gave of himself, devoting thousands of hours of his time to various community and charitable causes, including the United Way, Project Success, the Decatur Dropout Taskforce, the Decatur Planning Commission, the Workforce Investment Board, the Decatur Housing Authority, the Community Investment Corporation of Decatur, the NALC Food Drive, and the Decatur Area Labor Management Committee; and

WHEREAS, Michael Shampine was recognized throughout the community as passionate and articulate, an advocate who fought to improve the lives of working men and women through his efforts in organized labor and Democratic politics; he was a likeable but tough leader who fought for what he believed in and refused to back down under any circumstances; and

WHEREAS, Michael Shampine is survived by his mother, Patricia Shampine; his daughter, Leslie Shampine; his brothers, David, Mark, and Eugene Shampine; his sisters, Denise Martin, Susan Smothers, Julie McGinnis, Cindy Shampine, Patricia Robinson, and Francine Lower; his 21 nieces and nephews; and his longtime friend and fellow labor advocate Amy Girardi; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Michael Shampine; who will be fondly remembered for his positive attitude and legacy as a compassionate and effective leader, and as a good friend to those who were lucky enough to call him so; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Michael Shampine as a symbol of our sympathy.