SR0916 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald Eugene "Ron" Boyd of Winter Springs, Florida, who passed away on February 8, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Ron Boyd was born to Vivian Eileen Bridgewater and Ralph Eldin Boyd in Elmwood on January 19, 1941; he graduated from Rock Island High School in 1959 and later obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Augustana College, where he majored in Psychology and Music and was a member of the football team and the Pi Upsilon Gamma fraternity; he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1966; he married Patricia A. Flores in Rock Island on June 10, 1963, and they had two children, Ronna S. Boyd and Jeffrey A. Boyd; and

WHEREAS, Ron Boyd began working for IBM shortly after graduating from college; he had a long career in the computer hardware and software sales industry that included stints with Digital Equipment Corporation and Apple, and he lived in East Moline, Burlington, Iowa, and Orlando, Florida; he most recently worked in the medical software sales industry; and

WHEREAS, Ron Boyd volunteered in his community with the Winter Springs Police Department and the Seminole County Sheriff's Office after retiring; and

WHEREAS, Ron Boyd was an avid weightlifter and softball player; earlier in life, he was an accomplished musician who played the trumpet in local Quad City bands; he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, relaxing at the beach, and playing with his dog, Gus; and

WHEREAS, Ron Boyd is survived by his family members, Patricia Boyd, Ronna Boyd, Jeff (Ann) Boyd, Nick Boyd, Conner Boyd, Chloe Boyd, Ralph Boyd Jr., and Robert Boyd, and his special friend, Terri Martel; 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 Ronald Eugene "Ron" Boyd 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 Ron Boyd as an expression of our deepest sympathy.