SR1604 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles L. Thompson of Moline, who passed away on February 20, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Charles Thompson was born on October 4, 1933 in Moline; his parents were Oddress and Mayme (nee Wiley) Thompson; he married Marilyn Ellis on July 5, 1953 in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Charles Thompson was a United States Marine who served in the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Charles Thompson last worked at Quest Diagnostics in Davenport and had numerous and diverse interests and occupations throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, Charles Thompson enjoyed traveling, including his trips on cruise ships, making jewelry, cars, and magic tricks; and

WHEREAS, Charles Thompson was preceded in death by his sons, Gary, Walter, and Chucky Thompson; and

WHEREAS, Charles Thompson is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his daughters, Faith Duszak and Hope Douglas; his 6 grandchildren; his 14 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Emma (Jerry) Wynes; 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 Charles L. Thompson; and be it further

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