SR1569 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William "Frank" Bragg of Atwood, who passed away on May 29, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Frank Bragg was born in Decatur to William M. and Marie Wharton Bragg on January 29, 1930; he married Betty A. Dukeman at Lake Fork Church in Atwood on August 8, 1948; and

WHEREAS, Frank Bragg farmed all of his life, retiring in 1995; and

WHEREAS, Frank Bragg was a member of the United Church of Atwood, where he served as chairman of the building committee during the construction of the new church; he loved antique tractors, especially Oliver tractors, and was a member of the I & I Tractor Club for many years; he was also a longtime member of the Douglas County Farm Bureau; and

WHEREAS, Frank Bragg was an experienced private pilot; he was a member of the Flying Farmers of America; he flew several times throughout the U.S. and also toured Mexico with his wife in his private plane; and

WHEREAS, Frank Bragg was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Frank Bragg is survived by his wife, Betty; his sons, Mark (Tammy Lentz) Bragg and Michael (Debra) Bragg; his grandchildren, Jonathan (Nikki) Bragg, Erin "Maggie" (Kosta) Demopoulos, and Matthew (Molly) Bragg; his great-grandchildren, Tegan Bragg, Braxton Bragg, Nikolas Demopoulos, Astraia Demopoulos, Ioanna Demopoulos, and Levin Demopoulos; his sister, Marilyn Roze; his nephews, Scott (Marie) Roze, Todd Roze, Russell (Sheri) Dukeman, and Joe (Karen) Dukeman; and his niece, Cheryl (John) Franks; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William "Frank" Bragg 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 Frank Bragg as an expression of our deepest sympathy.