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SENATE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to  
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learn of the death of
Max D. Eldred of Chesterfield, who passed 
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away on June 14, 2007; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Max D. Eldred was born on October 9, 1938, in 
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Chesterfield; he is the son of James Melvin and Nelle Schuetz 
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Eldred; he married Polly Boydstun on September 23, 1966, in 
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Godfrey; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Max D. Eldred graduated from Carlinville High 
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School in 1956 and Eastern Illinois University in 1961, 
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majoring in botany and education; he did graduate work at the 
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University of Illinois; he taught science and physical 
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education and coached at North Junior High in Alton for 20 
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years; he was a professional bird dog trainer and won numerous 
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Illinois Dog of the Year awards; he was a member of Carlinville 
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United Methodist Church, Field Trial Clubs of Illinois, Piasa 
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Pointer and Setter Club, Macoupin County Field Trial Club, and 
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Southwestern Field Trial Club; he judged and reported field 
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trial championships all over the Midwest; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Max D. Eldred was preceded in death by his 
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parents; and

 

 


 






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    WHEREAS, Max D. Eldred is survived by his wife, Polly 
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Eldred; his sons, Jim (Kelly) Eldred and Jeff (Micah) Eldred; 
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his grandson, Max Eldred; his brother, Jon (Kate) Eldred; his 
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mother-in-law, Tish Butler; and his niece and nephew; 
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therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL 
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with 
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his family and friends, the passing of Max D. Eldred; and be it 
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further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the family of Max D. Eldred as an expression of 
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our sympathy.