SR0094 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles J. "Duke" Taylor of Canton, who passed away on February 6, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Charles Taylor was born on April 18, 1929, in Canton; his parents were Charles and Madeline Howarter Taylor; he married Virginia Buell on July 2, 1955, in Canton; and

WHEREAS, Charles Taylor served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict; and

WHEREAS, Charles Taylor worked as an inspector at Caterpillar Tractor Company for many years until his retirement; he also served on the tourism council and was a precinct committeeman for the City of Canton for several years; and

WHEREAS, Charles Taylor was a member of the 1st Christian Church in Canton, the Canton Masonic Lodge, Peoria Scottish Rites, the Fulton County Democrats, the Canton VFW, and the American Legion; and

WHEREAS, Charles Taylor is survived by his wife; his children, Valerie (Dave Berry) Taylor and Penny (Randy) Asper; his brother, Virgil Taylor; and his grandchild, Zoe Anderson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Charles J. "Duke" Taylor; and be it further

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