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| SENATE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois
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| learned with sadness of the death of Charles "Goose" Sullivan |
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| of
Herrin, formerly of Johnston City, on September 28, 2005; |
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| and
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| WHEREAS, Charlie was born August 2, 1942 in Cairo to
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| Kenneth Lewis and Mary (Clayton) Sullivan; he graduated from |
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| Cairo
High School in 1960; he married Dorothy Willis of Cape |
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| Girardeau, Missouri
; and
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| WHEREAS, He was an experienced electrician for Sullivan |
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| Electric before he was disabled by multiple sclerosis; and
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| WHEREAS, "Goose" Sullivan was a renowned champion duck and |
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| goose caller, amassing many national and Illinois State awards |
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| within the first 15 years after his high school graduation; for |
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| example, he placed first nationally 7 times in the Coon Squall |
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| category and he placed first 15 times in Illinois in several |
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| categories, including Champion of Champions; most |
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| impressively, in national calling contests, "Goose" achieved |
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| the National Title of Champion of Champions 4 times; "Goose" |
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| was known far and wide as a legendary hunting guide; and
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| WHEREAS, Charlie played bass guitar for the popular '60s |
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| band 'The Mod's' and enjoyed playing with other members of 'The |
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| Mod's', Kyle Lehning, John Steinhouse, Neil Needham, and Donnie |
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| Dickerson when they entertained the crowds that came to hear |
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| them play; and
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| WHEREAS, While many people were saddened to learn of his |
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| death, Charlie's passing also reminded his friends of his |
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| unforgettable wit, humor, and charm; and
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| WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his father; and
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