SR1231 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard B. Powell of Moline, who passed away on October 7, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Richard Powell was born to Cloyse B. and Berdella A. Doyle Powell in Highland Park, Michigan on September 22, 1930; he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict; he married Darleen R. Beckstrom in Denver, Colorado on May 1, 1953, and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Richard Powell worked as an accountant with Caterpillar Inc. from 1964 until his retirement in 1985; he also started the Powell Income Tax Service in 1966; he later became a realtor with both Century 21 and South Towne; and

WHEREAS, Richard Powell was a member of Bethany Church in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Richard Powell was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his daughter, Debbie Loftin; and his brother, Joe; and

WHEREAS, Richard Powell is survived by his children, Donald Powell, Dori (John) McCartney, and Dawn (Tim) Robinson; his son-in-law, Mark Loftin; his 16 grandchildren; his 18 great-grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Mary Lea Powell; 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 Richard B. Powell 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 Richard Powell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.