SR2276 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Philip R. Carlisle of Woodstock, who passed away on August 24, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carlisle was born on June 25, 1948 in Woodstock; his parents were James R. and Greta B. Carlisle; he married Carol A. Mass on July 24, 1965; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carlisle was a graduate of St. Mary School and attended Marian Central High School; after graduation, he went on to trade school for construction and became a very well-known general contractor and owner of Carlisle Construction Inc.; he built many beautiful homes and was proud to have poured the foundation for the Woodstock Band Shell on the Woodstock Square; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carlisle enjoyed music and was a member of the band P.M. Express; he enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, boating, and flying; he held his private pilot license for many years; he also loved spending time in Wisconsin at his cabin on Squirrel Lake Island and spending time with his loving family; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carlisle was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodstock; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carlisle was preceded in death by his father; his sons, Robert Carlisle and Timothy Carlisle; his brother, Thomas Carlisle; his brothers-in-law, James Berkeimer and Richard Nevsimal; and his nephew, Walter Berkeimer; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carlisle is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carol Carlisle; his children, Diana Collins and Ken (Val) Carlisle; his granddaughter, Katie Collins; his mother, Greta Carlisle; his mother-in-law, Mary Ann Mass; his siblings, Dr. Eugene (Phyllis) Carlisle, Mary Berkeimer, and Bernice Nevsimal; nine nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends; 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 Philip R. Carlisle; and be it further

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