SR1849 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ken M. Christy of Aurora, who passed away on March 26, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Ken Christy was born in Chicago to Ken and Carmella (DeGrazia) Christy on September 18, 1944; he graduated from Proviso West High School and attended Triton College, DePaul University, and the University of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Ken Christy was employed by the Aurora Post Office as a letter carrier for over 30 years, retiring in 2011; prior to becoming a letter carrier, he worked in retail management for a national grocery store chain; he was inducted into the Illinois Hall of Fame for Letter Carriers in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Ken Christy served as the Aurora Township Clerk, beginning in 2013; he was past President of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Union Local 219 for 25 years, and was the current President of the NALC for the State of Illinois; he was very involved in politics, volunteering, and raising money for many charities; he was awarded the Kane County Democrat Harry S. Truman award in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Ken Christy was a member of Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church in Aurora; and

WHEREAS, Ken Christy was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Charmaine Pliska and Margaret Chase; and his brother, Lawrence Christy; and

WHEREAS, Ken Christy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bonnie; his 3 daughters, Kristin (Dion) Hadley, Kathleen (Ken) Steil, and Karrie (Dave) Campbell; his 5 grandchildren, Sara Steil, Ken Steil III, Michael Squires, Jennifer Steil, and Ally Hadley; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives; therefore, be it

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