SR0697 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles "Pickle" Burns of Moline, who passed away on December 19, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Charles Burns was born in Matherville to John Francis and Violet Louise (Palmer) Burns on December 3, 1938; he graduated from Sherrard High School and Lincoln Barber College; he married Wanita M. Hawn in Buffalo Prairie on October 4, 1964; and

WHEREAS, Charles Burns barbered at Heberlings and Jim Beams Barber shops on the Avenue of the Cities in Moline before entering the U.S. Navy; he was employed by UnityPoint Health as security and retired in 2000 after 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Charles Burns enjoyed collectible cars and dancing to country music; he was given a lifetime membership from contributions made to Moline American Legion Post 246 and was a lifetime member of Chapter 299 Vietnam Veterans; and

WHEREAS, Charles Burns was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Phyllis; and his brother, John Burns Jr. (MIA-KIA/POW Korea); and

WHEREAS, Charles Burns is survived by his wife, Wanita; his daughters, Cindy (Brian) Lindsey and Julie Wilson; his grandchildren, Emiley (Matt) Luckey, Jacquelyne (Trey) Black, Sean (Andrea) Black, Ben Lindsey, Morgan Lindsey, and Bridget (James) Crocker; his great-grandchild, Noah Lindsey; and his special brother, Rex McIntire; 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 Charles Burns 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 Charles Burns as an expression of our deepest sympathy.