SR0420 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald "Ron" L. Selph of Granite City, who passed away on April 10, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Selph was born in Granite City to Roby and Lucille (Gordon) Selph on July 13, 1946; he graduated from Granite City High School in 1964 and from McKendree College in 1978; he joined the United States Coast Guard after high school and after serving his country he married Karen W. Whittaker; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Selph had a 20-year successful career as a police officer; he then served two years with the United States Marshal Service and taught criminal justice classes at Belleville Area College for 17 years; he was elected Mayor of Granite City In 1993; he considered his time as Mayor to be his greatest accomplishment and was honored to serve in that position for the next 12 years until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Selph enjoyed serving his community in any capacity and said it was "the people" he enjoyed the most; he loved to fish, golf, and spend time with his family, it was his favorite pastime after retirement; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Selph was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Karen W. Whittaker; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Selph is survived by his children, Terri L. (Tito) Selph-Tamez, Ronald W. (Lea Anne) Selph; his five grandchildren, Karen Robbins, Austin Weaver, Tanner Selph, Shaelyn Selph, and Presley Selph; his great-grandchild, Rylee L. Hubbard; his eight siblings, Judie Cor, Kathy (Jim) Robins, Debbie (Ron) Reeves, Jackie Ortiz, Sally Strong, Danny (Laurie) Selph, John (Tammy) Selph, and Craig (Barbara) Selph; his twenty-three nieces and nephews, and many other extended family and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ronald "Ron" L. Selph, 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 Ronald Selph as an expression of our deepest sympathy.