SR0279 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Russell Gene Pollitt of Danville, who passed away on June 6, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Russell Pollitt was born on June 7, 1932, in Danville; his parents were Russell L. and Clara N. Pollitt; he married Sue McQuown on August 15, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Russell Pollitt graduated from Danville High School in 1950; he subsequently attended the University of Illinois until he was called to serve in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Following his stint in the Army, Russell Pollitt was employed as a sales representative for General Electric from 1955 to 1987; he then became the southern U.S. regional sales manager for Valmont's ballast department until his retirement in 1998; and

WHEREAS, Russell Pollitt was a member of Second Church of Christ in Danville and the Kiwanis Noon Club; he was a past president of the Red Mask Theater; he also served on the Vermilion County Board and was a past board member for the Salvation Army and the Women's Care Clinic; and

WHEREAS, Russell Pollitt was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the Cincinnati Reds, the Dallas Cowboys and the Mavericks, the Danville Dans, and the Danville Vikings; he also enjoyed attending the Danville Symphony Orchestra events, reading books, playing bridge, talking politics, and spending time with his kids and grandkids; and

WHEREAS, Russell Pollitt was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Russell Pollitt is survived by his wife; his son, Jeffrey Pollitt; his daughters, Kim (Gene) Grubb and Deb (Randy) Brinegar; his grandchildren, Amy (Neal) George, Aaron Brinegar, Emily (Daniel) Chappell, Sarah (Zach) Elbers, Mike Grubb, Danielle Grubb, Katelyn Grubb, and Drew Grubb; and his great-granddaughter, Kate George; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Russell Gene Pollitt; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Russell Pollitt as an expression of our sympathy.