SR1185 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1185 LRB102 28939 ECR 40834 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eldon Bradley of Lynn Center, who passed away on September 3, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Bradley was born to Leroy and Mable (Adams) Bradley in Cutbank, Montana on May 19, 1945; he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; he married Linda Riner in Denver, Colorado on November 16, 1977; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Bradley worked on oil rigs in Montana for the Texas Oil Company as a young man; he was a fabricator for Coors and later for Alcoa; he and his wife also owned and operated Nan and Paps Apple Butter; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Bradley was a member of the Ophiem VA, where he held the title of adjunct; he was in charge of the VA's monthly meetings and helped place flags on veterans' graves for Memorial Day; he was also a valued member of Ophiem American Legion Post 1077; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Bradley enjoyed gardening and farming; he was an expert carpet installer and enjoyed being able to help his family with his skills; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Bradley was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Tyge Saylors; and two sisters; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Bradley is survived by his wife; his children, Shane "Bud" (Krista) Bradley, Gwenn Bradley, W. Tim (Susan) Sullivan, D. Mark (Jennifer) Sullivan, and Angie (Kelly) Saylors-Bundy; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandson; 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 Eldon Bradley 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 Eldon Bradley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.