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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened |
3 | | to learn of the death of David S. "Dave" Chapman of Fieldon, |
4 | | who passed away on April 19, 2021; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, Dave Chapman was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania |
6 | | to David S. and Ruth (Roberts) Chapman on July 10, 1943; he |
7 | | grew up in Carbondale, Pennsylvania and graduated from |
8 | | Benjamin Franklin High School in 1961; he moved to Chicago to |
9 | | be close to his sister and served with the United States Army |
10 | | as a Specialist 5th Class; he married Rosie Cain in Nutwood on |
11 | | June 17, 1967; and
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12 | | WHEREAS, Dave Chapman was employed as a machinist with |
13 | | McDonnel-Douglas/Boeing for 33 years, retiring in 1999; and |
14 | | WHEREAS, Dave Chapman enjoyed working on cars and learning |
15 | | about and sharing his knowledge of cars; he was involved in |
16 | | stock car racing for over 30 years, where he made many lasting |
17 | | friendships along the way, including the very special bond he |
18 | | shared with racing buddy, Jake Seets; and |
19 | | WHEREAS, Dave Chapman was active with his church, Charity |
20 | | Christian Center; he served as Deacon for 29 years and was |
21 | | selfless and always willing to help those in need in any way |