SR0471 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0471 LRB102 19587 LAW 28355 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph Archie Lyons of Washington, who passed away on July 13, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Archie Lyons was born in Sandoval to Joseph Archie and O'Linda Susan Just Lyons on December 10, 1937; he graduated from Woodruff High School and Sangamon State University; he served in the U.S. Army Reserve; he married Gisela Haschke in Peoria on July 29, 1957, and she preceded him in death on November 14, 2001; and

WHEREAS, In 1996, Archie Lyons retired from CILCO as a purchasing manager after 40 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Archie Lyons was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church in Washington and the National Association of Purchasing Managers; he was active in East Peoria as part of the Noon Optimist Club and as a member of the city council; he was a past Citizen of the Year; he volunteered with the Festival of Lights for many years and helped design and build the Duck and Ducklings float among others; he believed in helping when he could and offered support to Relay for Life and the Red Cross; and

WHEREAS, Archie Lyons was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who always put his family first; he will be remembered as a true gentleman; and

WHEREAS, Archie Lyons was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his daughter, Crystal Ann Lyons; and his sister, Ethel Forsberg; and

WHEREAS, Archie Lyons is survived by his children, Lory Sandberg, Debbie (Lee) Leal, Heidi (Scott) Crumrine, Molly (Chuck) Gray, and Archie Lyons (Tom Coy); his grandchildren, Shirley Sandberg, Ivan Sandberg, Moriah Crumrine, Timothy Crumrine, Isaac Crumrine, Amos Crumrine, Danielle Gray, Rachel Gray, and Lincoln Coy; his great-grandsons, Tanner Sandberg and Noah Sandberg; his brother, Dave (Janis) Lyons; and his many 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 Joseph Archie Lyons 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 Archie Lyons as an expression of our deepest sympathy.