SR0916 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Tim Stewart of Carol Stream, who passed away on August 13, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Tim Stewart was born in 1938; he grew up in East St. Louis, where as a teen, he studied classical trombone with Dorothy Ziegler, first trombonist with the St. Louis Symphony; he eventually transitioned into Jazz; he moved to Chicago in 1980 and played with the Celebration Dixieland Jazz Band before joining the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band in 1985; and

WHEREAS, Tim Stewart played lead trombone for the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band, driving the band's distinctive upbeat sound with his mastery on the trombone; he trained classically and brought that high level of musicianship to the band; the band played nearly every festival and parade in the suburbs; they were also a familiar sight at the United Center during Chicago Bulls' and Blackhawks' games and at U.S. Cellular Field during White Sox games and Wrigley Field for Cubs' games; the band played approximately 250 shows a year; and

WHEREAS, Tim Stewart also did many of the band's arrangements; they played "Hail to the Chief" for several presidents, including George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan; and

WHEREAS, Tim Stewart is survived by his wife, Ann; therefore, be it

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