SR0054 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 Richard "Dick" Neumiller of Peoria, who passed away on January 2, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Charles Neumiller was born on November 9, 1931 to Harry J. and Grace L. (nee Gridley) Neumiller; he graduated from Peoria High School in 1949 and received a bachelor's degree from Knox College in finance and economics; while at Knox College, he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa; he married Nancy Ann Coolidge on June 6, 1961 at First Federated Church of Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Charles Neumiller served on the Peoria City Council for 12 years as Councilman for the 4th District; he was the interim Mayor of Peoria from 1984 to 1985; he served on numerous boards throughout his life, including Goodwill Industries International, Inc., The Dirksen Congressional Center, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Heartland 2020, Peoria Area Tricentennial, Wildlife Prairie Park, the Peoria-based Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation, The Forest Park Foundation, the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Peoria Ballet Academy; and

WHEREAS, Charles Neumiller was a lifelong member of First Federated Church of Peoria, where he served in many capacities, including as an elder, president of the congregation, and on the archives committee; he was a longtime photographer, specializing in railroads; he was an Eagle Scout and a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan; and

WHEREAS, Charles Neumiller was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Harry and Tom Neumiller; and

WHEREAS, Charles Neumiller is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, Jane (Marcus) Neumiller-Bustad, Roger (Valentina) Neumiller, and Kate (Bill) Schureman; and his grandchildren, Sara Bustad and Kristina, Melody, Victoria, James, and Amelia Neumiller; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles Richard "Dick" Neumiller, 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 Charles Neumiller as an expression of our deepest sympathy.