SR1265 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William Lawrence "Larry" Day of Meadowbrook, who passed away on December 25, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Larry Day was born in Brawley, California to Wannie (Bell) Day and Judge John W. Day on November 12, 1947; he graduated from Roxana High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; he married Marcy Farmer at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Bethalto on August 26, 2000; and

WHEREAS, Larry Day served three tours of duty in Vietnam, which included rescue missions as a Blackhawk helicopter door gunner, three years as an instructor at "Jungle Survival School" in Panama, and as a drill instructor at Fort Polk, Louisiana, and Fort Riley, Kansas; and

WHEREAS, Larry Day worked at the Olin Corporation for over 20 years, both before and after his military service; and

WHEREAS, Larry Day received his 3rd Degree Black Belt in karate, tae kwon do, and jiu-jitsu; he also received his 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus and was a ranking member of the Masons; he served 12 years as Chairman of the Bethalto Board; and

WHEREAS, Larry Day was an avid marksman and hunter; he enjoyed working with veteran support groups, woodworking, using the ham radio, reading books, and spending time with others; and

WHEREAS, Larry Day was preceded in death by his father; and his sisters, Patricia (Day) Leady and Linda Jane Day; and

WHEREAS, Larry Day is survived by his mother; his wife, Marcy; his daughter, Laura Robbins; his sons, John L. (Justina) Day, Michael J. (Jennifer) Day, and Joseph Day; his four grandchildren; his two great-grandchildren; his brothers, Fr. John Patrick Day CP and James (Sally) Day; his sister, Linda Barrett; and his other relatives, especially Mike Leady and Joe Minor; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William Lawrence "Larry" Day 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 Larry Day as an expression of our deepest sympathy.