SR0673 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eugene Beauchamp; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Beauchamp was born on August 31, 1925 in Leland, Mississippi; he was the third son born to James and Lillie Gertrude Beauchamp; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Beauchamp grew up as the son of sharecroppers in the town of Utica, Mississippi; as a child, he enjoyed hunting with his father and brother, A.V., and eating southern-style food with his older brother, James Albert; and

WHEREAS, When he was old enough, Eugene Beauchamp left home with his brother A.V. to work and send money back home to his family; in 1944, he enlisted in the United States Army with his parents' permission; during his 20 year career with the Army, he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant before his honorable discharge in 1964; he was also able to see many locations around the world, including Germany and Israel; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Beauchamp worked for several places before starting his second 25-year career with the Ford Motor Company; he also pursued a career as an entrepreneur, building two homes in Maywood and owning several properties in Maywood and Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Beauchamp accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Methodist Church; upon arriving in Maywood, he joined the Second Baptist Church of Maywood under the late Reverend Robert A. Hayden; as a member of the church, he served as a Trustee, a Men's Day Captain, and a member of the Male Chorus; and

WHEREAS, On September 28, 1958 he married Betty Louise Lewis and to that union Wanda, Gary, Ronald, and Cheryl were born; Betty preceded him in death after 42 years of holy matrimony; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Beauchamp is survived by his wife, Angela; his children, Delores, Joseph, Wanda (David), Gary, Ronald (LaVerne), and Cheryl; his nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; his brother, Albert Victor (A.V.); his uncle, C.J. Beecham; his aunt, Betty Mapp; his extended family, Jann Beauchamp, Clarence (Barbara) Lewis, Bernice Sykes, and Naomi (Robert) Webber; his cousins, nieces, and nephews; his special close friends of the family, the Mabins, Maclin, Freelon, and Hayden families; and his extended church family at Bethel Green; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Beauchamp will be remembered by all who knew and loved him for his helpful demeanor, especially Senator Kimberly A. Lightford, who affectionately referred to him as Daddy Beauchamp, and his endless love for his beloved children; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Eugene Beauchamp; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Eugene Beauchamp as an expression of our sympathy.