SR0499 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Everett A. Thompson formally of Rural Township, who passed away on April 27, 2017 at the age of 94; and

WHEREAS, Everett Thompson was born to William and Elizabeth Thompson; he was a true member of the "Greatest Generation" and served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the destroyer USS Macomb (DD-458); he saw action off the coast of North Africa, in Italy, and in the North Atlantic; he served in the Pacific Theater during the invasion of Okinawa; and

WHEREAS, Everett Thompson owned and operated his own farm while also working at John Deere Harvester for more than 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Everett Thompson was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by his small but loving family; and

WHEREAS, Everett Thompson was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Bill, Vernon, and Richard; and his sisters, Violet and Adeline; and

WHEREAS, Everett Thompson is survived by his wife of 71 years, Ruth; his daughter, Alene (George) Humphrey; his grandson, Michael; and his great-grandchildren, Kathryn Rose and Ryan; therefore, be it

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