SR1670 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth Dale "Red" Hill, who passed away on March 14, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Hill was born on September 10, 1934 in Benton; his parents were Kenneth H. Hill and Effie M. Hill; he married Priscilla "Pat" Ponsetti on July 21, 1967 in Benton; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Hill served his country in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Hill retired as a lineman with CIPS after more than 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Hill was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 702, the Benton Elks Club, and the Boneyard Boccie Ball Club; he enjoyed hunting and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Hill was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, M. Gail (Joseph W.) Wilkerson; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Hill is survived by his wife of 48 years, Priscilla "Pat" Hill; his stepdaughter, Jamie (Jimmy) Neal; his grandchildren, Adam Neal and Abby Neal; his niece, Kimberly (Chuck) Valdez; and his nephew, John (Susan) Wilkerson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Kenneth Dale "Red" Hill; and be it further

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