HR0866 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Mike Campbell of Edwardsville, who passed away on May 20, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Mike Campbell was born to Les and Doris (Meni) Campbell on March 17, 1945; he was one of six brothers and sisters, which included a twin brother; he graduated from Collinsville High School in 1963 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1967 at San Vito dei Normanni Air Station in Brindisi, Italy; he then received multiple degrees from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, including a Master of Science in City Planning; he married Myra Highlander at Eden Church on November 23, 1974; and

WHEREAS, Mike Campbell developed a love of farming while learning from his father-in-law, Herb Highlander, and he subsequently farmed for 48 years; and

WHEREAS, Mike Campbell had a calling for public service that would combine his wealth of knowledge related to agriculture, city planning, and government; his many accomplishments included serving as President of the Madison County Farm Bureau, Chairman of the Madison County Zoning Board, Chairman of the Edwardsville Democratic Precinct Committee, Supervisor of Edwardsville Township, Chairman of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, and Director of Special Projects for former U.S. Representative Jerry Costello; he was a member of the Executive Committee of the Southwestern Illinois Planning Commission and a member of the U.S Secretary of Agriculture's Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his love for family, farming and public service, Mike Campbell was an avid reader and history buff; he also developed many close friendships throughout the years; visits, phone calls, and laughs meant the world to him; and

WHEREAS, Mike Campbell was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sharon Taylor; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herb and Eunice Highlander; his sisters-in-law, Sherlyn Witt, Molly Campbell, and Venita Campbell; and his brothers-in-law, Paul Witt, Al Duhr, and Ron Highlander; and

WHEREAS, Mike Campbell is survived by his wife, Myra; his children, Travis (Brooke) Campbell and Tara (Michael) Lotz; his grandchildren, Mason, Eowynn, Brayden, and Alexander; his brothers, Jerry and Pat Campbell; his sisters, Kathy Tracy and Peggy Duhr; his sister-in-law, Shirley Highlander; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mike Campbell 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 Mike Campbell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.