SR1436 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David E. Wilson of Taylor Ridge, who passed away on January 10, 2016; and

WHEREAS, David Wilson was born in Moline on November 5, 1947 to Robert V. and Janet McQuady Wilson; he married Suzanne Rieger in May of 1972; and

WHEREAS, David Wilson served in the United States Navy for 4 years aboard the USS Cromwell before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant; he retired from the Marine Corps in April of 1988, after 20 years of military service; he was very proud of his military service; and

WHEREAS, David Wilson worked as an EMT with Trinity Ambulance and for Enterprise Car Rental; he was also a volunteer EMT with the Andalusia Ambulance Service; and

WHEREAS, David Wilson was a member of the Edgington Evangelical Presbyterian Church, serving the church in many capacities; he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling; and

WHEREAS, David Wilson was preceded in death by his father, Robert; his stepfather, Harris Jack; and his step-brother-in-law, C. Richard Harrison; and

WHEREAS, David Wilson is survived by his mother, Janet Jack; his daughter, Wendy (James) Bond; his brother, Keith (Debra) Wilson; his stepsister, Carol Harrison; and his stepbrothers, Richard (Marlo) Jack and the Rev. Duane Jack; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of David E. Wilson, 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 David Wilson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.