HR0206 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Charles D. "Chuck" Mockbee III of Danville, who passed away on February 23, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Mockbee was born on February 6, 1947 and was a lifetime resident of Vermilion County; he graduated from Bismarck-Henning High School; he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from Northern Illinois University and his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School; he became a member of the Illinois Bar in 1975; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Mockbee worked as an incorporating attorney and legal counsel to numerous governmental entities; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Mockbee represented District 2 on the Vermilion County Board; he served as Blount township assessor and as a precinct committeeman; he previously served as a member of the Bismarck-Henning School Board for four terms, where he was a past president; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Mockbee belonged to a number of professional organizations, including the Vermilion County Bar Association as a member and past president, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund as a member and agent; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Mockbee attended CrossRoads Christian Church in Danville; he was a member and past president of the Bismarck Lions Club, and he enjoyed attending Lions Club breakfasts and dinners; he enjoyed reading history, including his genealogy, and watching University of Illinois sports; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Mockbee was known for always being ready to assist with community activities; he will be remembered as a very giving, caring, and respected man who loved his family and community; he will be missed; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Mockbee is survived by his wife, Peggy; his sons, Eric (Becky), Charles IV (Rebecca), and Matthew (Lacy) Mockbee; his grandsons, Connor, Colton, Jonah, and Matson; his brother, Ronald (Janet) Mockbee; and his sisters, Gloria Crippin and Janice Mockbee; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles D. "Chuck" Mockbee III 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 Chuck Mockbee as an expression of our deepest sympathy.