SR1802 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Steven A. "Steve" Sheldon of Hillsdale, who passed away on May 18, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Steve Sheldon was born in Geneseo to Ralph and Marjorie Hugart Sheldon on January 7, 1952; he served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran; he married Debbie Carmichael at Hillsdale Methodist Church on September 9, 1972; and

WHEREAS, Steve Sheldon retired from the maintenance department at John Deere after 35 years of service; he also served his community as a former police officer of Geneseo and Police Chief of Hillsdale; and

WHEREAS, Steve Sheldon enjoyed remodeling homes, fishing, and visiting Myrtle Beach; he cherished his family and was a loving husband, son, brother, and father; and

WHEREAS, Steve Sheldon was preceded in death by his father; his in-laws, Bill and Marina Carmichael; his grandparents, Charles and Gladys Hugart; his special aunt, Shirley; and his many aunts and uncles; and

WHEREAS, Steve Sheldon is survived by his wife, Debbie; his mother, Marjorie; his children, Threasa (Ron Whittington) Sheldon and Troy (Alicia) Sheldon; his grandchildren, Dallas, Brandon, Dreyven, and Lillian; and his siblings, Bill (Patricia) Sheldon and Dick (Debbie) Sheldon; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Steven A. "Steve" Sheldon 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 Steve Sheldon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.