SR1406 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Raymond Lewis, formerly of Rantoul, who passed away on June 20, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Lewis served in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years; he served in Korea during the war and spent most of his time at Chanute Air Force Base; and

WHEREAS, After retiring from the Air Force, Raymond Lewis was the superintendent at Brook Hill Golf Course for 21 years; he was actively involved in the building of the back-nine in the mid 1970s; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Lewis's family was especially important to him; he was loved by many and will be missed; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Lewis was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings; his son, James Lewis; his great-granddaughter, Nya Lewis; and his step-grandson, Devin Fiedler; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Lewis is survived by his wife of over 37 years, Helen Lewis; his son, Dennis (Debbie) Lewis; his daughter-in-law, Sharon Lewis; his stepsons, Patrick, Terry, David, Michael, and Jeff Fiedler; his adopted-by-the-heart daughter, Wendy Carlson; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; 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 Raymond Lewis 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 Raymond Lewis as an expression of our deepest sympathy.