SR0315 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles Randall "Randy" Lewis of Newtown, Connecticut, who passed away on March 11, 2022 at the age of 77; and

WHEREAS, Randy Lewis was born to Dr. Charles and Anna Jean (Robertson) Lewis in East Lansing, Michigan on March 4, 1945; he was raised in Oak Park and attended Oak Park and River Forest High School; he enrolled at the University of Virginia (UVA), during which he developed a fondness for Civil War history and the Blue Ridge Mountains; upon completing his postsecondary studies, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Randy Lewis settled and raised his family in Newtown, Connecticut; he built a career in sales and estate planning, which included stints with Northwestern Mutual, Cigna, and the Union Savings Bank Trust Department, serving as senior vice president for the latter; and

WHEREAS, Randy Lewis was involved with multiple community organizations; he belonged to the Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism (MCCA) for 27 years, most recently as chairman of the board; he also served on the vestry and several committees at Trinity Episcopal Church in Newtown; and

WHEREAS, Throughout adulthood, Randy Lewis remained passionate about his college alma mater, UVA; he became the president of the Fairfield County UVA Club and established a memorial scholarship for new students; and

WHEREAS, Randy Lewis was an avid reader, which informed and inspired his conversations on history, politics, and current events; his favorite New England and MidAtlantic bars were Mory's in New Haven, the Tombs in Georgetown, and Washington Tavern in Washington Depot; and

WHEREAS, Randy Lewis relished spending time with family; he especially enjoyed traveling with his wife, Sue, and their experiences included viewing wildlife in Captiva, Florida, exploring the National Sea Shore on Cape Cod, and taking road trips; and

WHEREAS, At the time of his passing, Randy Lewis was survived by his wife of 52 years, Sue; his daughters, Karen (David Pardoe) and Sarah (Robert McElhinney); his grandsons, Jack and Sam; and his sister, Kate; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles Randall "Randy" 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 Randy Lewis as an expression of our deepest sympathy.