SR0601 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Allan James Gray of Silvis, who passed away on July 17, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Allan Gray was born in Moline to Christopher and Jessie Fraser Gray on April 19, 1915; he served in the United States Army during World War II; he married Marian M. Heath in Memphis, Missouri on March 7, 1942; and

WHEREAS, Allan Gray retired from the John Deere Foundry after 40 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Allan Gray was a member of the Silvis Masonic Lodge and the Moline VFW; he enjoyed golfing and bowling; and

WHEREAS, Allan Gray was preceded in death by his wife, Marian; his brother, Harry; his sister, Alma Carlisle; and several nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS, Allan Gray is survived by his son, Robert (Sharon) Gray; his grandchildren, Christine (Michael) Coyne-Logan, Robert A. (Robyn) Gray Jr., and Jonathan (Kathleen McCormack) Gray; his great-grandchildren, Trevor, William, Hallie, and Stella; and his nieces and nephews, Jessie Boyd, Jackie Martens, Pam Green, Christopher Gray, and Mike Green; 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 Allan James Gray 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 Allan Gray as an expression of our deepest sympathy.