SR1380 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Philip J. Carman of Milan, who passed away on December 6, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carman was born on March 2, 1929 in Petersburg; his parents were James and Kathryn Carman; he married Helen Holtan in November of 1951; he later married Darlene Wicht on February 26, 1954, and she preceded him in death; he married Joan VanBrocklin on January 24, 1964, and she preceded him in death; he later married Doris Jean Pullin on May 29, 1976; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carman graduated from Rock Island High School in 1947; he was employed at the former Farmall Works in Rock Island for 27 years; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carman served his country as a member of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carman was a member of Milan American Legion Post 569, the Rock Island Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Rock Island County 40 & 8; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carman was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Norman VanBrocklin; his sisters, Bernice Williamson, Irene Ortman, and Helen Owens; and his brother, Harris Carman; and

WHEREAS, Philip Carman is survived by his children, Randy Carman, Teri (Kenny) Sutherland, Bob (Karen) VanBrocklin, and Norva (Kenny) DeWeise; his best friend, Julie Mears; his grandchildren, Madell, John, Eleina, Jason, Heather, Toni, Molly, Samantha, Francis, Ching, and Jayar; his great-grandchildren, Zachary, Hunter, Eli, Haylie, Violet, John, Jr., Francine, Zian, Ziv, Zyjan, and Zhamea; his niece, Lori (Montey) Brown; his nephew, Steve Carman; and his great-nephew, Nick Vanhoorebeck; 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 Philip J. Carman; and be it further

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