SR0781 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Everett L. Paxton of Silvis, who passed away on January 11, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Everett Paxton was born to Roy and Ethel Wiseman Paxton in Linby, Iowa on July 24, 1923; he married Lois I. Crane in Farson, Iowa on July 22, 1944, and she preceded him in death on April 20, 2014; he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Everett Paxton worked as an assembler for John Deere; he retired in 1988; and

WHEREAS, Everett Paxton enjoyed creating stained glass, doing yard work, and camping; he also enjoyed wintering in Texas; and

WHEREAS, Everett Paxton was preceded in death by his wife, one grandson, three brothers, and two sisters; and

WHEREAS, Everett Paxton is survived by his sons, William (Teresa) Paxton and Donald (Jeannie) Paxton; his five grandchildren; his 13 great-grandchildren; his five great-great-grandchildren; and his brother, Clayborn "Parker" Paxton; 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 Everett L. Paxton 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 Everett Paxton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.