SR2226 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harold L. Watson of Coal Valley, who passed away on November 16, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Harold Watson was born in Moline to Frazier and Agnes (McConnell) Watson on February 13, 1949; a highly decorated veteran of the United States Army, he earned the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge during the Vietnam War; he married Bonnie Christine in Milan on May 15, 1968; and

WHEREAS, Harold Watson proudly owned and operated Watson Excavating Inc. for 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Harold Watson enjoyed restoring his '66 Chevy Nova; and

WHEREAS, Harold Watson was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Roberta Patterson and Florence Lude; and

WHEREAS, Harold Watson is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bonnie; his children, Shawn (Darci) Watson, Scott Watson, and Kristi (Zack Vervaecke) Watson; his grandchildren, Alyssa Watson, Dylan Watson, Makayla Vervaecke, and Abby Watson; and his siblings, Connell (JoAnne) Watson, Ramona (Dick) McMeekan, Karen Burton, and Bud (Lois) Watson; therefore, be it

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