SR1153 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ralph R. Crist of Colona, who passed away on August 8, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Crist was born in Colona to Robert and Bessie (Deem) Crist on January 21, 1924; he served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 44th Division 63rd Combat Engineers A Company; he married Kathryn L. Lundahl in East Moline on June 23, 1946; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Crist worked at International Harvester as a combine repairman for 30 years, retiring in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Crist was a member of the Foresters and American Legion Post 1233 in Colona; he was an all-around handyman and enjoyed fixing things and working in his garage; he also built two homes; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Crist was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; his parents; and his siblings, Sam Crist, Allen Crist, Mary Lou Chrisop, and Barb Miller; and

WHEREAS, Ralph Crist is survived by his children, Bob (Mary Kay) and Sandi Crist; his grandchildren, Allen (Ana) and Keith Crist; and his cat, Miss Kitty; 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 Ralph R. Crist 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 Ralph Crist as an expression of our deepest sympathy.