SR1350 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Thomas Russell Carmean of Springfield, who passed away on July 24, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Carmean was born in Springfield to Roy and Virginia (Green) Carmean on May 9, 1947; he loved football and played for Feitshans High School and Illinois State University; he served in the U.S. Army and played football for the U.S. Army as well; he married Carla Daley in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Carmean worked for and retired from the State of Illinois; he also owned the Lake Club, the Chatham Pub, and Spammy's; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Carmean enjoyed golfing, playing softball, being on the water, and boating; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Carmean was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Leonard Carmean; and two brothers; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Carmean is survived by his wife, Carla; his daughter, Angela Carmean; his son, Jason Carmean; his grandchildren, Alison (fiancé T.J. Gates) Carmean, Alexandra Martin, and Katelyn Martin; his brother, William (Sandra) Carmean; and one niece and one nephew; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Thomas Russell Carmean 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 Thomas Carmean as an expression of our deepest sympathy.