SR0819 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 S. Olsen of Richmond, who passed away on July 13, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Charles Olsen was born on July 6, 1929 in Ringwood; his parents were Elmer and Emily (nee Beatty) Olsen; he married Mildred "Millie" Howe on October 19, 1958 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, Charles Olsen was a graduate of Richmond High School in 1947, graduating fourth in his class; he was also a member of the National Honor Society; and

WHEREAS, Charles Olsen was a dairy farmer; he farmed with his dad for several years before farming in partnership with his brother for many years until his retirement in 2009; and

WHEREAS, Charles Olsen was a member of Ringwood United Methodist Church in Ringwood and served as a trustee of the church and on various committees; he was a member and president of the McHenry County Farm Bureau from 1989 to 1991; he drove a school bus for the Richmond-Burton School District for 18 years; he also served on the Richmond Grade School Board for 6 years in the early 1970s; and

WHEREAS, Charles Olsen served in the United States Army in the Korean War, attaining the rank of corporal; he participated in VetsRoll.org in May of 2015; he was also a member of Paul C. Hoffman American Legion Post #253; and

WHEREAS, Charles Olsen is survived by 3 daughters, Ann (Juhani) Puistolahti, Amy (Rob) Olson, and Irene Olsen; a son, Alan (Judy) Olsen; 7 grandchildren; and a brother, Del (Donna) Olsen; 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 S. Olsen; and be it further

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