HR0045 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representative are saddened to learn of the death of Leslie Clyde Robertson of Creal Springs, who passed away on January 12, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Clyde Robertson was born outside of Creal Springs on February 3, 1922 to Jesse and Alla (nee Kelly) Robertson; he attended Southern Illinois Normal University; at the age of 19, he began teaching 7th and 8th grades at Creal Springs School, where he also coached basketball; his teaching career was delayed when he was was drafted into the United States Army in November of 1942; he served in Burma, India, and China as a cryptographer with the rank of Staff Sergeant; he was discharged following the end of World War II and married Waneida Davis in June of 1946 in Wasson Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Clyde Robertson returned to Creal Springs following the war and began teaching agricultural night classes to veterans; he then became a rural letter mail carrier in Creal Springs; he served for 36 years and was recognized for driving one million miles on his mail route without an accident; along with his brother, he started the Robinwood development at Lake of Egypt; and

WHEREAS, Clyde Robertson served 2 terms on the Marion Community Unit School District #2 Board; he served many years on the Creal Springs city board and the park board, and was instrumental in starting the Wonder Water Reunion and parade; in 1996, an annual award was established in his honor named "The Clyde Robertson Community Service Award"; and

WHEREAS, Clyde Robertson was the first commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Creal Springs; he was a member of Creal Springs United Methodist Church, where he was a Sunday school teacher, superintendent, church board member, choir leader, Bible study teacher, and building fund treasurer; he took part in the church's Christmas plays and was eager to volunteer for any task; he had 61 years of perfect Sunday school attendance; he enjoyed gardening, traveling, hunting, talking with others, and spending time with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Clyde Robertson was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Waneida; his son, Tom; his daughter, Diana Kay; his brothers, Paul and Bill; and his sisters, Afton Baker, Imogene Hilliard, and Marie Baysinger; and

WHEREAS, Clyde Robertson is survived by his son, Dan (Terrie) Robertson; his 3 grandchildren, Demita, Brent, and Heather Robertson; his 2 brothers, Jim Robertson and Earl Robertson; and his daughter-in-law, Kathy Hearn; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Leslie Clyde Robertson, 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 Clyde Robertson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.