SR0377 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Denzil "D.C." Simpson of Harrisburg, who passed away on September 15, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Denzil Simpson was born on February 5, 1930; his parents were Stella (Jones) and Cloyd Simpson; and

WHEREAS, Denzil Simpson served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army from 1952 to 1953; he received the Purple Heart for being wounded in the Battle of Pork Chop Hill during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Denzil Simpson was the former co-owner of Equality Mining, D & S Stone Co., D & S Trucking, Hardin County Materials, Barnett Redi-Mix, Fredonia Valley Quarries, and Tison Hall Concrete; he also served as a board member at Old National Bank for many years; and

WHEREAS, Denzil Simpson was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriners, the American Legion, and the VFW; and

WHEREAS, Denzil Simpson was an avid quail hunter and fisherman; he enjoyed hunting trips to his farm in South Dakota each year with his sons and good friends; he enjoyed overseeing and taking care of his farm in Pope County and sports, especially his Harrisburg Bulldogs and the St. Louis Cardinals; he also had the honor of being the Grand Marshal of the Holiday Lights Parade last year; and

WHEREAS, Denzil Simpson was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bob Simpson; and

WHEREAS, Denzil Simpson is survived by his beautiful wife of 59 years, Wilma (Banks) Simpson; his children, Bobby Gene and his wife, Cathy, Richard Lee and his wife, Cindy, and Beth Ann and her husband, David Montfort; his siblings, Charles "Bimp" Simpson, Ronnie Simpson, and Norma Travelstead; his grandchildren, Jennifer Simpson, Emily Simpson, Clint Simpson, Melissa (Paul) Tikusis, and Kalin and Dawson Montfort; and his great-grandchildren, Grant, Evan, Haley, Gracie, and Marshall; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Denzil "D.C." Simpson; and be it further

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