SR0485 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Paul Eugene Reynolds of Moline, who passed away on September 13, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Paul Reynolds was born in Whiteside County to Scott William and Ruby Emma Enright Reynolds on April 11, 1932; his father passed away when he was two, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather, Clarence Sterenberg, in Erie; he graduated from Erie High School, where he loved playing basketball; while in high school, he joined the U.S. Navy Reserve; he married Rosanna Ellen Moyer on August 16, 1952; he enlisted in 1953 and was stationed in the Marshall Islands as a heavy equipment operator during the Korean War; he ended his military service in San Diego, California; he later married Perla Largo on April 21, 1989; and

WHEREAS, Paul Reynolds worked as a truck/semi driver for several years, driving for Kraft Foods, McLane Trucking, Jewel Foods, Eagle Foods, and Lee Enterprises; he also worked at the Rock Island Arsenal in their warehouse distribution center, where he retired after 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Paul Reynolds enjoyed reading his newspaper, watching TV, or listening to music while enjoying a favorite snack of graham crackers and peanut butter along with strong coffee; and

WHEREAS, Paul Reynolds was preceded in death by his father, Scott William; his mother, Ruby Reynolds; his stepfather, Clarence Sterenberg; his sisters, Judy Myers and Delores Reisenbigler; and his former wife, Rosanna Vincent; and

WHEREAS, Paul Reynolds is survived by wife of 34 years, Perla; his daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Marion Strickler, Teresa and Dave Clack, Paula and Ed Peterson, and Pamela and Jim Randall; his grandchildren, Scott (Nikole) Reynolds, Andy (Cheryl) Peterson, Malissa (John) Hager, Kathleen (Charles) Anderson, Matthew (Megan) Peterson, Janell (Aaron) Cervantes, James (Jamie) Randall, Lindy (Jay) Nelson, and Drake (Katie) Randall; his great-grandchildren, Jesseca, Kallista, Braden, Braxton, Sailor, Jack, Jillian, Jacob, Jessalyn, Sullivan, Nora, Ariana, Rosalyn, and Hunter; his sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Dave Manchester; his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Jan Sterenberg; and his brother-in-law, Wayne Myers; 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 Paul Eugene Reynolds 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 Paul Reynolds as an expression of our deepest sympathy.