SR1058 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1058 LRB103 41065 ECR 74281 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard K. Graham of Viola, who passed away on May 20, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Richard Graham was born to Louie and Birdie (White) Graham in Moline on August 15, 1931; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict; he married Ardythe Rosene in Kahoka, Missouri on October 23, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Richard Graham worked on his family farm, drove and repaired trucks for the public school district and Coke Carlson in Rio, and worked as a machinist at Montgomery Elevator; he later served as a corrections officer for the Mercer County Sheriff's Department; and

WHEREAS, Richard Graham and his wife enjoyed repairing and restoring antique furniture and taking yearly fishing trips to Minnesota; he considered his biggest accomplishment to be building his home with family and neighbors; and

WHEREAS, Richard Graham loved his family, treasuring time spent with each family member; and

WHEREAS, Richard Graham was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Louie Graham; and his sister, Marian Nesbitt; and

WHEREAS, Richard Graham is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ardythe Graham; his children, Debra (John) VerStraete, Becky (Carl) Anderson, and Mike (Gail) Graham; his grandchildren, Jessica VerStraete Hutton, Caroline (Eddie) Shurtz, Nicole (Zach) Little, Angela (Jared) Carbo, Steven (fiance, Lily Kopriva) Graham, and Aaron Graham; his great-grandchildren, Austin, Cooper, Ember, Lyla, and Payton; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard K. Graham 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 Richard Graham as an expression of our deepest sympathy.