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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened |
3 | | to learn of the death of Rodger Meeker of Manito, formerly of |
4 | | Green Valley, who passed away on February 26, 2023; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker was born to Robert G. and Bernadine |
6 | | C. Weyhrich Meeker in Burlington, Iowa on December 8, 1949; he |
7 | | served in the U.S. Army; he married Rayeann Poplette on |
8 | | January 24, 1970; and
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9 | | WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker worked at Evonik Industries in |
10 | | Mapleton and farmed in Tazewell and Mason Counties; and
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11 | | WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker attended Christ Lutheran Church in |
12 | | Delavan as a child; he was also a member of the Manito American |
13 | | Legion; and
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14 | | WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker was an avid hunter and fisherman, |
15 | | and he was also a full supporter of the military; and
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16 | | WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker will be remembered for his smile, |
17 | | his great heart, and his willingness to help family and |
18 | | friends, if needed; and
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19 | | WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker was preceded in death by his |