SR1756 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward M. "Ed" Mitchell of Moline, who passed away on April 9, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Edward Mitchell was born in Saunemin to Jesse F. and Daisy E. Bennett Mitchell on May 12, 1924; he served in the United States Army during World War II, achieving the rank of Sergeant; he married Lois T. Terpening in Bloomington on August 29, 1946; and

WHEREAS, Edward Mitchell worked as a teacher for his entire career; he taught one year in the Saybrook school system, eight years at the former Reynolds High School, and 34 years with the Moline School District, retiring in 1991; and

WHEREAS, After retirement, Edward Mitchell was involved with various retiree organizations, including RTO (Black Hawk Retired Teachers Organization), the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and the AARP; he was a member of First Lutheran Church in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Edward Mitchell was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; his parents; his brothers, Merritte and Wayne; and his nephew, Keith; and

WHEREAS, Edward Mitchell is survived by his beloved dog, Daisy; his nieces and nephews, Frances Mitchell, Norma (Ned) Fredrickson, Paul (Kay) Terpening, and Beth (Jim) Nyland; and many great-nieces and great-nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Edward M. "Ed" Mitchell, 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 Edward Mitchell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.