SR0497 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate were saddened to learn of the death of Ralph Layton of Bethalto on March 26, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Layton was born on November 12, 1927 in Bell City, Missouri to Joe and Lilly (Smith) Layton; he married the former Maggie Bromley on August 13, 1949 in Pickette, Arkansas; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Layton worked at Laclede Steel for over 31 years as a crane operator, often building houses in his spare time; and

WHEREAS, He was an avid gardener who loved being outdoors, and loved to fish and hunt; he will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Ralph Layton will be deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Maggie; his two daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and John Williams and Debbie and Michael Signorino; his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Tonya Layton; his four grandchildren, John Williams, Crystal and Rob Lowe, Gary Layton II, and Jeremy Signorino; his two great-grandchildren, Brittany Grayson and Sam Lowe; his sister, Nancy Johnson; his brother, Lester Layton; and his other extended family and friends; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Karen Jo; his four brothers; and his sister; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of Ralph Layton along with all who knew and loved him and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ralph Layton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.