SR0638 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0638 LRB103 35624 LAW 65698 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marvin D. Reddick of Aledo, who passed away on November 27, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Reddick was born to George C. and Rebecca (Schaefer) Reddick in Columbus Junction, Iowa on August 14, 1936; he served in the U.S. Army; he married Florence Cooper Bewley on June 11, 1988, and she preceded him in death on May 4, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Reddick worked for Case IH for over 27 years while also farming; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Reddick was a past member of the Community Bible Church and a current member of the First Baptist Church at the time of his passing; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Reddick and his wife, Florence, enjoyed wintering in Southern Charms, Florida and spending time with their grandchildren in retirement; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Reddick was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Keith; his granddaughter, Krysten; and his siblings, Marcela Reddick, Betsy Asher, and Rodney, Darryl, Hilton, Eldon, Clyle, and Harlan Reddick; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Reddick is survived by his children, Melissa Espinoza, Manda Reddick, and Bill and Jenny Reddick; his stepchildren, Jeff and Debbi Bewley and Jim Bewley; his grandchildren, Anthony and Tiffany Gonzales, Cheyenne and Joe Hatch, Gaston Gonzalez, Diana Espinoza, Brandon (fiancée, Katie) Reddick, Jon and Amanda Reddick, Logan and Onna Reddick, Cameron and Callie Reddick, and Jennifer, Jessica, and Jasmine Reddick; his step-grandchildren, Jesse Bewley, Michael and Becca Bewley, Melissa Mitchell, Jake Bewley, and Maggie Bewley; 15 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marvin D. Reddick 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 Marvin Reddick as an expression of our deepest sympathy.