SR0838 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Melvin Anderson of Silvis, who passed away on November 3, 2019 at the age of 103; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Anderson was born in Harvard to John and Olivia C. (Goranson) Anderson on November 10, 1915; he married Myrtle S. Sandberg on December 2, 1939; he served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Anderson farmed for 17 years; he was a machine tool operator at the Rock Island Arsenal for 19 years, retiring in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Anderson was a member of the First Evangelical Free Church in Moline, where he served as a deacon; he enjoyed cars and was an avid reader; he was deeply committed to his faith and read the Bible daily; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Anderson was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle; his parents; four brothers; and four sisters; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Anderson is survived by his daughters, Beverly (Dan) Larson and Bonnie L. (Carlan) Bounds; his grandchildren, Deborah (Lowrie) Robertson, Jeffery (Joy) Larson, Steve (Jolene) Larson, Jacqui (Andy) Sainsbury, and Robert (Jessica) Bounds; his great-grandchildren, Hannah, Duncan, Ceilidh, and Liam Robertson, Kathryn, Joshua, Kevin, and Zachary Larson, Carlyn and Caleb Sainsbury, and Jordan and Kaitlyn Bounds; many nieces and nephews; and numerous friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Melvin Anderson 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 Melvin Anderson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.