SR1043 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marshall E. Beals of Hampton, who passed away on September 21, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Beals was born on November 22, 1924 in Moline; his parents were William C. and Agnes Engh Beals; he married Bobbie Reinhold on October 22, 1960 in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Beals worked as a tool designer for the Rock Island Arsenal for many years until his retirement on April 1, 1988; he also worked at Reynolds Engineering; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Beals proudly served as a bombardier on a B-24 Liberator in the United States Navy during World War II; he served with the VPB 117 squadron, known as the Blue Raiders; he enjoyed reunions with his squadron for many years; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Beals was a graduate of Rock Island High School and the University of Iowa; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Beals enjoyed golf and was a Chicago Bears fan; he was also a member of the Hampton Historical Society and loved spending time with his dog, Sonny; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Beals was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Dana Beals; and his brother, Richard Beals; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Beals is survived by his wife, Bobbie; his sons, Daniel (Cathy) Beals, Bill (Cheryl) Beals, and James M. Beals; his grandchildren, Danny Beals, Mark Beals, and Nikki Beals; his 9 great-grandchildren; and his lifelong friend, Ralph Slentz; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Marshall E. Beals; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Marshall Beals as an expression of our sympathy.