SR2109 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles E. "Charlie" Tweedy of Wood River, who passed away on September 26, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Tweedy was born in Wood River to John and Vira "Jackie" (Bradshaw) Tweedy on September 8, 1932; he attended East Alton-Wood River High School, where he was a two-time state qualifier in the half mile; he served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Juneau during the Korean War; he married Carol R. Hanks in Mississippi on September 24, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Tweedy co-owned Charlie's Drive-In in Wood River; previously, he worked for Standard Oil, was a route driver for Taystee Bread and Mrs. Allison's Cookies, and was an attendant for Marks Mortuary; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Tweedy was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and NCAA basketball, especially the Indiana Hoosiers; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Tweedy is survived by his wife, Carol; his sons, Scott (LeeAnn) Tweedy and Tim (Cynthia) Tweedy; his daughters, Rhonda (Clyde) Tweedy Cachero and Teresa "Bear" Tweedy; his grandchildren, Amie Meyer, Lauren (Brad) Read, Ashley Tweedy, Brooke Tweedy, and Addison Tweedy; his great-granddaughter, Grace Read; and his sister, Dolores Kessler; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles E. "Charlie" Tweedy 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 Charlie Tweedy as an expression of our deepest sympathy.