SR1300 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1300 LRB102 29660 ECR 41699 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Raymond G. "Ray" Culley of Silvis, who passed away on November 9, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Ray Culley was born to Fred G. and Odetta F. (Hibbs) Culley in Hampton on September 3, 1938; he served in the U.S. Navy; he married Nadine S. Snyder at the First Methodist Church in East Moline on September 27, 1959; and

WHEREAS, Ray Culley worked as a photographer for the Rock Island Arsenal for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Ray Culley was a founding member of Faith Walk World Outreach Center, where he volunteered in every capacity; he taught Children's Ministry for 35 years; he started and worked the Tuesday free meals program Spirit, Soul & Body Outreach for 17 years; most recently, he was a coordinator of The Oasis in East Moline; and

WHEREAS, Ray Culley was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; he was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan; and

WHEREAS, Ray Culley was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and his brother, Richard; and

WHEREAS, Ray Culley is survived by his children, Pastors Scott (Tonya) Culley and Joni (Kirk) Severs; his grandchildren, Pastors Rachel (C.J.) Hoffman, Josh (April) Severs, Heather Culley, Hannah (Nick) Brown, Megan (Brad) Whitcomb, Daniel Severs, and Andrew Severs; his great-grandchildren, Melodie Hoffman, Josiah Hoffman, Isabelle Hoffman, Esther Hoffman, Finnley Severs, and Anika Severs; his special granddaughter, Emmy Brandau; his sister, Barbara Stark; and his sister-in-law, Marilyn Culley; 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 Raymond G. "Ray" Culley 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 Ray Culley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.