SR1411 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harlan G. Johnson of Monmouth, who passed away on August 3, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Harlan Johnson was born in Monmouth on August 3, 1927 to Harlan E. and Clytie (Logsdon) Johnson; he attended Monmouth Public Schools; he served with the United States Navy on the Destroyer U.S.S. Mullany during World War II from 1944-1946, participating in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa; he later served with the United States Army during the Korean War from 1948-1952, earning 5 Battle Stars and the Combat Infantry Badge and obtaining the rank of Sergeant; he married Delores Jackson in Monmouth on October 7, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Harlan Johnson served as the General Chairman with the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks in Chicago for several years; he later moved back to Monmouth and worked at Wilson Foods where he became the President of United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local #1218; he retired in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Harlan Johnson was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Monmouth; he was a lifetime member of the Monmouth Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2301 and the Monmouth American Legion Post #136; he was active in the local Democratic Party; he enjoyed playing golf, jazz, and gardening and was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, Cubs, and Blackhawks; and

WHEREAS, Harlan Johnson was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters; and one brother; and

WHEREAS, Harlan Johnson is survived by his wife; sons, Frank (Michele) Johnson and Robin Johnson; daughters, Dawn Johnson and Vicki Ring; 4 grandchildren; sister, Joan Needham; brothers, Danny (Vickie) Johnson, Tony (Barb) Johnson, and Bradley (Diane) Johnson; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harlan G. Johnson, 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 Harlan Johnson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.