SR1903 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Terry R. Lewis of Moline, who passed away on June 12, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Terry Lewis was born in Moline to Robert and Agnes Mitton Lewis on August 2, 1942; he grew up in Silvis and Carbon Cliff; he served in the National Guard and loved his country; he married Janet Johnson in Moline on February 6, 1955; and

WHEREAS, Terry Lewis retired from John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, where he worked as a supervisor; he also owned and operated a taxidermy business for several years; and

WHEREAS, Terry Lewis was a talented carpenter and handyman; he built much of his own home and helped his son and family members build their homes; he was a member of the Slide Trombone Quartet and enjoyed playing at Deere Wyman events and the Festival of Trees every year; he enjoyed watching movies, especially those starring John Wayne and Clint Eastwood; he was an avid lover of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends, especially on holidays; and

WHEREAS, Terry Lewis was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Karen (Lewis) Willhouse; and his granddaughter, Erica Mae Lewis; and

WHEREAS, Terry Lewis is survived by his wife, Janet; his children, Amy (Michael) Snell, Jamie (Lori) Lewis, Jason (Amanda) Lewis, and Cynthia Lewis; his grandchildren, Alexia Snell, Carlyn Snell, Justin Lewis, Erica Mae Lewis, Kylen Lewis, Kyle Lewis, Kendra Lewis, Korbin Lewis, Jeremiah Bresnahan, Aaron Bresnahan, Victoria Lewis, Tyler Lewis-Bresnahan, Nate Lewis-Bresnahan, and Nick Lewis-Bresnahan; his great-grandchildren, Briar Lewis and Myles Bresnahan; his nieces and nephews, Rob Burke and family, Vicki Burke, Chris (Hank) Burke and family, Michael (Yana) Willhouse, Laurie Willhouse, Cathy (Rick) Willhouse Stroh and family, and Mary (Derek) Willhouse Szegda and family; therefore, be it

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