HR0708 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0708 LRB101 20331 LAW 69940 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the deaths of Frank and Cinda Edwards of Springfield on January 28, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Frank and Cinda Edwards were married on January 15, 1983 and had just recently celebrated their 37th anniversary; they were the proud parents of their son, Alex; and

WHEREAS, Frank and Cinda spent their lives dedicated to public service by serving their community and country; and

WHEREAS, Frank Edwards served in the Illinois National Guard, where he earned the rank of Sergeant and developed a passion and love of flying; and

WHEREAS, Upon completion of his service in the National Guard, Frank joined the Springfield Fire Department and spent over two decades serving the residents of Springfield; he retired from the Department as Fire Chief; and

WHEREAS, Frank was elected to the Springfield City Council in 2003, was re-elected in 2007, and became the interim Mayor of Springfield following the death of former Mayor Tim Davlin; and

WHEREAS, Cinda Edwards had a remarkable career of caring for others as a registered nurse in Springfield; she worked on the Neurological Unit at Memorial Medical Center and in the Emergency Room at St. John's Hospital and was the clinical director for Priority Care; and

WHEREAS, Cinda was elected to the Lincoln Land Community College Board of Trustees and was a strong supporter of various charitable organizations in the Springfield area, including the Hoogland Center for the Arts and Big Brothers Big Sisters; and

WHEREAS, Cinda was appointed Sangamon County Coroner in 2011; she was elected to a full term in 2012 and re-elected in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Cinda's job as coroner was not only to investigate the deaths of Sangamon residents but also to help console grieving families during difficult moments, and she did so with tremendous care and compassion; and

WHEREAS, Frank and Cinda Edwards loved the City of Springfield and Sangamon County; they counted so many people as their friends; and

WHEREAS, Their passing will leave a hole in the hearts of many in the Springfield area, but their legacy will live on for generations to come; and

WHEREAS, The Edwards family is also mourning the loss of their loving and friendly dog Lily, who brought a smile to the faces of all she encountered and died alongside Frank and Cinda; and

WHEREAS, Frank and Cinda Edwards are survived by their loving son, Alex; their sister, Judy Rich; and their nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Frank and Cinda Edwards and extend our deepest condolences to the Edwards family and to all their friends in the Springfield area and the Bradenton, Florida community who knew and loved them; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Frank and Cinda Edwards as an expression of our deepest sympathy.