SR0855 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Keith Rector of New Berlin, who passed away on February 29, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Keith Rector was born in Rohrer to Wishard John and Evelyn Faye Farmer Rector on July 6, 1938; he graduated from Waverly High School; he married Shirley Eileen Reveal in Waverly on July 13, 1958; and

WHEREAS, Keith Rector was employed as a heavy equipment operator with the Sangamon County Highway Department; he was previously employed as a deputy with the Sangamon County Sheriff's Department and the New Berlin Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Keith Rector was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed watching New Berlin football; he enjoyed watching the TV show Cops, gambling, and raising cattle; and

WHEREAS, Keith Rector was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; his parents; his daughter, Marsha Moore; and his brother, Donald Rector; and

WHEREAS, Keith Rector is survived by his son, Shawn Rector; his daughters, Kimberly (James) Rhodes, Beth (Kirt) Wright, and Peggy (Jeff) Bergschneider; his grandchildren, Justin Rhodes, Amanda Wade, Bryck Rhodes, Faye and Ashley Bergschneider, and Grace Rector; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Kolbe; 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 Keith Rector 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 Keith Rector as an expression of our deepest sympathy.