SR1020 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James P. Redington of Rock Island, who passed away on April 23, 2022; and

WHEREAS, James Redington was born to Michael and Rose (McCulley) Redington in Rock Island on June 20, 1936; he graduated from Alleman High School; he received a bachelor's degree from St. Ambrose University; he served in the U.S. Army; he married Sharon Sullivan in Moline on February 16, 1963; and

WHEREAS, James Redington retired as a program analyst from the U.S. Armaments Command after over 20 years of service; and

WHEREAS, James Redington was an avid golfer and Green Bay Packers fan; after retirement, he enjoyed trips to Florida with his wife, Sharon; and

WHEREAS, James Redington was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Michael; and his sisters, Jeanne and Peggy; and

WHEREAS, James Redington is survived by his wife, Sharon; his daughter, Molly Rea; his sons, John (Robin) Redington and Jay Redington; his grandchildren, Katie Rea, Andrew Rea, Danny Redington, Ben Redington, and Anna Redington; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James P. Redington 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 James Redington as an expression of our deepest sympathy.