Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0168

SR0168 LRB104 12335 LAW 22510 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Steven D. Richardson of Jacksonville, who passed away on February 9, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Steven Richardson, the son of Donald and Mildred (Middleton) Richardson, was born in Jacksonville on August 8, 1945; he graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1963; he attended the University of Illinois before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1965, where he served in the 9th Infantry Division and the Mobile Riverine Force in Vietnam, was an expert marksman with an M14 rifle, and received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal; he later married Diane (Pride) Waldon in 1988, and she preceded him in death in 2023; and

WHEREAS, Steven Richardson, after returning home in 1967, worked with his father, Donald, and his brother, Charles, on the family farm located west of Jacksonville; he was a lifelong farmer until his health prevented him from continuing; during his career, he was proud to have bred and raised Shorthorn cattle; and

WHEREAS, Steven Richardson was a member of the Elks Lodge in Jacksonville, served on many agriculture-related boards and committees, and attended Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Steven Richardson was a St. Louis Cardinals and Illini fan; he loved spending time with his family, and he was an incredibly proud grandfather who loved attending his grandchildren's sporting events; and

WHEREAS, Steven Richardson was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brother in infancy, Dale Richardson; and his sister, Martha Kleinschmidt; and

WHEREAS, Steven Richardson is survived by his children, Rachelle (Pat) Morrisey, Travis (Lisa Hannant) Richardson, and Elizabeth (Scott Moshage) Richardson; his stepson, Nathan (Jill Bruington) Waldon; six grandchildren; his siblings, Carol (Larry) Ferguson and Charles (Darlene) Richardson; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Steven D. Richardson 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 Steven Richardson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.