SR0281 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ray A. Crownover of Coal Valley, who passed away on May 4, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Ray Crownover was born in Davenport, Iowa to Ray Sr. and Mayme (Tizzard) Crownover on August 21, 1929; he served in the U.S. Navy and married Patricia Myers in Hernando, Mississippi on August 20, 1949; and

WHEREAS, Ray Crownover worked as a deputy supply chief at the Rock Island Arsenal for 35 years, retiring in 1985; and

WHEREAS, Ray Crownover was a member of Moline American Legion Post No. 246 and the Rock Island Moose Lodge; he enjoyed shooting pool and woodworking; and

WHEREAS, Ray Crownover was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; his parents; his son, Loren Crownover; his son-in-law, James Harder; and his siblings, Dorothy Ryall, Edith Biller, Alice Feeney, and Bill Crownover; and

WHEREAS, Ray Crownover is survived by his children, Linda Crownover-Inch, Diane Harder, David (Dana) Crownover, and Tim (Diane) Crownover; his daughter-in-law, Kathy Crownover; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ray A. Crownover 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 Ray Crownover as an expression of our deepest sympathy.