SR0969 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald Edward "Ron" Mitchell of Crainville, who passed away on April 15, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Ron Mitchell was born in Carbondale to Edward Gordon and Bernice E. (Brewer) Mitchell on August 1, 1946; he served in the U.S. National Guard; he married Patricia Ann Jones in Crainville on June 20, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Ron Mitchell was a salesman for Western & Southern Insurance in Carbondale for 15 years; he had also worked at Tesa Tape for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Ron Mitchell was serving as the mayor of Crainville for his fourth consecutive term at the time of his passing; he also served as president of the Crosswalk Community Action Board; and

WHEREAS, Ron Mitchell had a passion for music and was a talented guitar and piano player; there was nothing more joyful to him than time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Ron Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Larry Steven and Darrell "Whitey" Mitchell; and

WHEREAS, Ron Mitchell is survived by his wife, Patty Ann Mitchell; his daughters, Lorie (Matthew) Barnett and Jeannie Mitchell (Charles Vale); his stepdaughters, Stephanie Weathers, Michelle Weathers, and Kimberly Weathers; his grandchildren, Bryce Collins, Ronnie Barnett, Daniel Barnett, Zoey Brantley, Phoenix Hickam, and Zanen Weathers; his sisters, Joyce (Ed) Fear and Darla (John) Shelby; his brothers, Eric Mitchell, Randy (Susie) Mitchell, and Denny (Effie) Mitchell; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; 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 Ronald Edward "Ron" Mitchell 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 Ron Mitchell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.