SR2249 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles "Chuck" L. Maddox of Moline, who passed away on September 12, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Charles Maddox was born on August 26, 1932 in Hazen, Arkansas; his parents were Robert Lee and Annie Lee Holcomb Maddox; and

WHEREAS, Charles Maddox retired from the Moline Police Department on March 10, 1979 after 23 years of service; he also worked at John Deere PDW in Milan before retiring; and

WHEREAS, Charles Maddox was an avid fisherman and enjoyed gardening, especially hot peppers; he was happiest at his cabin along the Rock River with his brother Jim, where they hosted family gatherings for many years; and

WHEREAS, Charles Maddox was a Korean War veteran and a very proud member of the Illinois Police Benevolent Association; he was also a member of the Friends Circle Club and the Cavalier Club; and

WHEREAS, Charles Maddox was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Leroy, Jim, and Bob; and

WHEREAS, Charles Maddox is survived by his wife, Catherine Maddox; his children, Frances (Joe) Maddox Williams, Charles "Randy" Maddox, Shawn (Jill) Maddox, Veronica Brown, John Brown, and Terry (Deb) Brown; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; 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 Charles "Chuck" L. Maddox; and be it further

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