SR0654 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harrison Brooks "Jug" Paisley of Wood River, who passed away on October 11, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Harrison Paisley was born in Saint Louis, Missouri; he moved to Wood River as a child and was raised by his aunt, Garnetta (nee Moore) Stirnaman; he graduated from East Alton-Wood River Community High School and enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve in 1947; he married Patricia Ann Sparks in 1952 in Monterey, California; he served as an airman apprentice, airplane mechanic, and later qualified as a pilot, achieving the rank of Lieutenant; he served on the VS-23 USS Yorktown and flew PB4Y-2 Anti-Submarine aircraft during the Korean War; he retired from the Navy in 1968; and

WHEREAS, Harrison Paisley returned to Wood River following his time in the Navy; he worked for the city as one of the first managers of the Belk Park Golf Course and served Wood River in various positions from Finance Director and Building and Zoning to Acting City Manager; and

WHEREAS, Harrison Paisley was a member of the Wood River Lions Club, the Alton Eagles Aries #254, the Visitors Bureau, the River Bend Growth Association, and the Alton Sportsman Club; and

WHEREAS, Harrison Paisley was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Patricia; and

WHEREAS, Harrison Paisley is survived by his children, Cathy Paisley, Jan (Larry) Ringering, Marc Paisley, and Patricia (Seth) Hill; his grandchildren, Stephanie (SPC Michael) Cheatham, Jake (Allison) Ringering, and Julie (Jed) Downs; his great-grandchildren, Oliver Cheatham, Nora Ringering, Jaden Downs, Jerald Downs, and Jolene Downs; his sisters, Diane (Priest) Dalton; and his cousin, Linda Stirnaman; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harrison Brooks "Jug" Paisley, 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 Harrison Paisley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.