SR1476 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard C. "Dick" Johnson of Atlanta, who passed away on October 12, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Dick Johnson was born in Beason to Carl and Maryetta (Hubbard) Johnson on April 13, 1936; he graduated from Lincoln High School in Lincoln; he married Mary Ellen Watkins on October 26, 1958; he served in the U.S. Marine Reserves for 6 years; and

WHEREAS, Dick Johnson was a farmer who loved raising chickens and Hereford cattle; he could often be seen driving his van while delivering eggs from The White Feather Farm to businesses and families across 3 counties, feeding or chasing the cattle, checking the crops, or just out for a neighborhood visit; he retired in September after 60 years of doing what he loved; and

WHEREAS, Dick Johnson lived a full life as a husband, father, mentor, and friend; he will be remembered for his sense of humor, sincere smile, joy for life, and unfailing work ethic; and

WHEREAS, Dick Johnson was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Paul Johnson; and

WHEREAS, Dick Johnson is survived by his wife; his children, Patricia (Rodney) Backsmeier, Steve (Lori) Johnson, Julie (Steve) Slayton, Kimberly (Brent) Carlock, and Cindy (Darin) Schempp; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his brother, Larry Johnson; and his sister, Connie (Rich) Becker; 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 Richard C. "Dick" Johnson 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 Dick Johnson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.