SR2405 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harold E. Carter, who passed away on October 22, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Harold Carter was born in Indiana on September 26, 1934; he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies from Ball State University in 1957 and a Master of Arts in Elementary Education and Administration from Ball State University in 1962; he was a member of the Phi Delta Kappa Educational Honorary Society; and

WHEREAS, Harold Carter worked as a teacher and administrator in public schools for over 20 years; he started his career as a teacher and became an assistant superintendent and a principal later in his career; he then moved into sales positions, selling school supplies; and

WHEREAS, Harold Carter was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan for over 50 years and waited until after the Cubs won the National League Championship before he left this Earth; and

WHEREAS, Harold Carter had a passion for books and history; he idolized Abraham Lincoln and was fascinated by the Civil War; he was a longtime blood donor and was recognized for his many donations; he was a Mason and was active in the Masonic Lodge when he was younger; and

WHEREAS, Harold Carter's family was his top priority; he was a loyal husband for nearly 54 years to his wife, Sandra; a dedicated father to his two adopted children, Scott and Melia; a devoted father-in-law to Ginny Carter, and his son-in-law, Tom Cousins; and a doting grandfather to Kailan Carter, Jessica Carter, Ava Cousins, and Eli Cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harold E. Carter, 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 Harold E. Carter as an expression of our deepest sympathy.