SR2360 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth A. "Kenny" Powell of Colona, who passed away on October 25, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Powell was born in Atkinson to Emmett and Frances (Keemle Floming) Powell on February 17, 1941; he graduated from Atkinson High School and served in the United States Navy as a Seaman First Class; he married Cheryl "Cheri" Beaird in Rock Island on May 14, 1971; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Powell was a forklift operator for Case-IH in East Moline for over 30 years, retiring in 1992; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Powell was a member of United Auto Workers #1304 in East Moline; he was a 32nd degree Mason with Moline Lodge #1014; he was a member of the Colona American Legion Post #1233 for 37 years; he enjoyed taking care of his yard, going for walks, and riding his bike; he looked forward to meeting with his coffee group at the Doughnut Shop and his friends at the American Legion; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Powell was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Timothy Powell; and his brother, Bill Powell; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Powell is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his daughter, Maria Powell; his grandchildren, Anna Marolf and Timothy Marolf; and his sister, Roseann Powell; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Kenneth A. "Kenny" Powell, 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 Kenneth Powell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.