SR1699 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ken M. Christy, who passed away on March 26, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Ken Christy was born to Ken and Carmella (DeGrazia) Christy on September 18, 1944; and

WHEREAS, Ken Christy was employed by the Aurora Post Office as a letter carrier for over 35 years; he also served as Aurora Township Clerk; and

WHEREAS, Ken Christy was past President of National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Union Local 219; he was most recently the President of the NALC for the State of Illinois; he was very involved in politics, volunteering, and raising money for many charities; he was always willing to provide a helping hand; and

WHEREAS, Ken Christy was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Charmaine Pliska and Margaret Chase; and his brother, Lawrence Christy; and his brother-in-law, Ed Pliska; and

WHEREAS, Ken Christy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bonnie; his three daughters, Kristin (Dion) Hadley, Kathleen (Ken) Steil, and Karrie (Dave) Campbell; his five grandchildren, Sara Steil, Ken Steil III, Michael Squires, Jennifer Steil, and Ally Hadley; his brother-in-law, Mike Chase; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ken M. Christy, 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 Ken Christy as an expression of our deepest sympathy.