SR0950 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michel A. McCord of Peoria, who passed away on October 18, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Michel McCord was born on June 5, 1944, in Peoria; he was the son of Robert and Victoria McCord; he married Judith Kay McKenzie on August 26, 1967, in Texas; and

WHEREAS, Michel McCord graduated from Peoria High School in 1962; he subsequently earned his bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in finance and insurance from the University of Arizona in 1967; and

WHEREAS, Michel McCord earned the designation of chartered life underwriter in 1974; he served as president of Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company from 1983 to 2010 and was the CEO and chairman of the company's board since 1990; during his 45-year career, he served as director, manager, and vice president before being named to his most recent role; and

WHEREAS, Michel McCord was a distinguished member of the Peoria community and was well known for his dedication to community service; he served on the board for several organizations, including the Bradley University Board of Trustees, most recently serving as chairman of the board; he served on the board of the Central Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army Advisory Board, and the Heart of Illinois United Way; he was a member of the Peoria Country Club, the Creve Coeur Club, and the Rotary Club of Peoria; he was a past member and chair of Arts Partners, the Economic Development Council for the Peoria area, the Hult Health Education Center, and the Peoria Area Community Foundation; he was a past member of the Bradley University Business Council, the Country Club of Peoria Board of Governors, the District 150 Financial Advisory Committee, the Eureka College Board of Trustees, the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, the Peoria Neighborhood Commission, and the YWCA Advisory Council; he was also a past president of the Bradley Chief's Club; and

WHEREAS, Michel McCord was the recipient of numerous community awards, including the Tom Connor Distinguished Service Award, the Cancer Center for Healthy Living Distinguished Service Award, the Salvation Army William Booth Award, the "Others" Award, the Mission Award, the YWCA Legend Award, and the Red Cross Good Citizen Hero Award; and

WHEREAS, Michel McCord was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Michel McCord is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judith; his children, Molly (Corey) Martin, Scott (Heather), Katie (Thomas) Jenkins, Melanie (Michael) Behling, and Mitzi (Robert) Demeter; his grandchildren, Connor, Michel, Tyler, and Emma Kay Martin, Meyer McCord, McKenzie and Hannah Behling, and Matthew "Mac" Jenkins; his sisters, Robin (Thomas) Groom and Melissa (James) Metternich; and his many nieces and nephews; 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 Michel A. McCord; and be it further

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