SR0506 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Alphonso P. "Al" Collins Jr. of East Moline, who passed away on August 28, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Al Collins was born to Alphonso and Mattie (Pennington) Collins Sr. in Moline on September 19, 1938; he married Sharon Murphy in Chicago on August 1, 1967; he attended Black Hawk College and Augustana College; he served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Cold War; and

WHEREAS, Al Collins worked as a foreman for International Harvester for 47 years; and

WHEREAS, Al Collins was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, where he served in several capacities and most recently assisted the food bank; he enjoyed being outdoors and took great pride in taking care of his yard; he loved spending time with his family; he also enjoyed traveling, meeting new people, and telling stories with lifelong friends; and

WHEREAS, Al Collins was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Marion Collins; and

WHEREAS, Al Collins is survived by his wife, Sharon Collins; his children, Alphonso P. Collins III and Elizabeth (Joe) Greenwald; his grandchildren, Elise, Naomi, Nina, and Chris; his brothers, Mervyn (Carol) Collins, Jim (Karen) Collins, and Dean Davis; his sister-in-law, Cathy Collins; his many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his special friend, Melvin Rummels; 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 Alphonso P. "Al" Collins Jr. 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 Al Collins as an expression of our deepest sympathy.