HR1443 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth Michael Beasley, who passed away on October 16, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Beasley was born on November 19, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri; his parents were Sam and Norma Jean McClure; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Beasley worked as a concrete finisher with OPCMIA Local #90 for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Beasley served four terms in office as Mayor of the Village of South Roxana; he served the Village as Building and Zoning Inspector; he served as a trustee for the South Roxana Fire Protection District and as a reserve police officer for the village; he was a co-owner of "Debbie's Market"; he also donated his time fixing potholes and pouring concrete for village projects; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Beasley was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Kimberly McClure; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Beasley is survived by his wife of 35 years, Deborah; his sons, Brit Beasley, Chris (Jenny) Williams, Kevin Beasley, David (Jen) Davis, and Donnie (Tiffany) Davis; his daughter, Renee Reader; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Kenneth Michael Beasley; and be it further

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