SR0921 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Raymond G. Chisholm of Cary, who passed away on February 4, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Chisholm was born on February 16, 1941 in Pampa, Texas to Raymond M. "Jack" and Minerva Chisholm; he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War; after his service, he attended Texas Tech University and the University of Georgia, where he received his master's degree; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Chisholm worked for the Arlington Heights Police Department for 20 years; he owned and operated the Colonel in Ringwood for a number of years and served on the Cary Village Board for 8 years; he was active in the McHenry County Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Chisholm enjoyed traveling, especially to Branson, Missouri and Hawaii; he had a special love of dogs and supported animal rescue services in the area; he was a member of Cary AmVets; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Chisholm was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Chisholm is survived by his longtime companion, Terri Anderson, and his special buddy, Colton Turck; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Raymond Chisholm, 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 Raymond Chisholm as an expression of our deepest sympathy.