SR1978 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard P. "Dick" Miller of Bloomington, who passed away on August 23, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Dick Miller was born in Tiskilwa to Raymond P. and Blanche Ames Miller on July 29, 1936; he married Avalon Sash in Tiskilwa on June 28, 1958; and

WHEREAS, Dick Miller began his career at the General Telephone Co., serving over 40 years; he retired as the Director of Governmental Affairs; and

WHEREAS, Dick Miller was a member of the Western Illinois University Foundation Board, where he served for 25 years; he was a longtime member of the Cavalry United Methodist Church, where he served in a variety of ways; he was an avid golfer and enjoyed socializing with family and friends; he especially enjoyed his visits with the "Garage Kings" in his neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, Dick Miller was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Kai Nelson; and

WHEREAS, Dick Miller is survived by his wife, Avalon; his sons, Dr. Gary (Jan) Sash and Ron (Terri) Miller; his grandchildren, Nick Sash, Jason Sash, Eric Sash, Jessica Kirkpatrick, and Jennifer Miller; his great-grandchildren, Matthew Sash, Makayla Sash, Maxwell Sash, Logan Sash, Brooke Kirkpatrick, and Abby Kirkpatrick; his brothers, David (Deko) Miller and Jerry (Carolyn) Miller; and his brother-in-law, Russell Nelson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard P. "Dick" Miller, 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 Dick Miller as an expression of our deepest sympathy.