SR0964 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard "Rick" Wayne Dailey Sr. of Georgetown, who passed away on September 30, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Rick Dailey was born in Ridge Farm to Nellie Cullen Dailey on November 11, 1945; he married Alice Louise (Luther) Dailey on November 27, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Rick Dailey was drafted into the US Army in 1968; after completing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, he was stationed at Fort Benning, GA, and Fort Dix, New Jersey, before being deployed to Vietnam; he was honorably discharged from Fort Lewis, Washington as a specialist; and

WHEREAS, Rick Dailey worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 30 years; he was also the owner of North Forty Supply, where he sold hunting supplies, including handcrafted hunting lights; and

WHEREAS, Rick Dailey was the Senior Ride Captain for Region Four of the Illinois Patriot Guard organization and participated in countless missions to pay respect to his fellow soldiers and veterans; he also served as the Post Commander, as well as All State Commander, for the VFW Post 3510 and was a member of the American Legion Post 210; he was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association; and

WHEREAS, Rick Dailey’s prized possession was his family; he was his grandchildren’s biggest fan, and was always front and center at their sporting events, with a bag of popcorn and water bottle in hand; he was known as "Grandpa Grandpa" or "Papa Dude" to his great-grandchildren; he instilled his strong values into his family, and it is without question that his legacy will live on through them; and

WHEREAS, Rick Dailey was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Addison RaeAnn Dailey; and

WHEREAS, Rick Daily is survived by his wife, Alice; his children, Richard Wayne (Janet) Dailey Jr., Frank Edward (Angela) Dailey, and Kelly Ann (Tony) Conrad; his grandchildren, Jennifer Robin (Kyle) Smith, Richard Wayne (Leather) Dailey III, Kristin Marie (Heidi) Dailey, United States Army National Guard Private 1st Class James Wesley Dailey, LeeAnn Rae Conrad, Colton Ross Dailey, Waylon Lee Conrad, Sarah Ann Dailey, Steven Ray Dailey, Layni Elexas Razmus, AM2 (AW) Darcey Alyc Razmus (currently deployed with the United States Navy), Haylee Alexsandra Razmus, and Victoria Elizabeth Razmus; his great-grandchildren, Ashtyn AnnMarie Dailey, Jaxon Daniel Maddox Dailey, Lennox Cole Smith, Lane Dailey Smith, & Richard Wayne Dailey IV; his brother, William (Francis) Dailey; and his sister, Barb Nichols Hull; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard "Rick" Wayne Dailey Sr., 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 Rick Dailey as an expression of our deepest sympathy.