SR1374 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Russell J. Wignall of Rock Island, who passed away on August 22, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Russell Wignall was born in Moline to Russell B. and Mildred G. Walton Wignall on April 14, 1945; he earned his associate's degree from Black Hawk College; he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; he married Barbara Beckman in Fort Devens, Massachusetts on February 18, 1966; and

WHEREAS, Russell Wignall worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Rock Island for 33 years; and

WHEREAS, Russell Wignall served in several positions, including as secretary for the local Metternich branch #292 of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) for over 20 years; he was a gold card member of the NALC and Metternich branch #292; he was also a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) #669, American Veterans (AMVETS), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion Post 200, and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) #1303; and

WHEREAS, Russell Wignall enjoyed music, dancing, studying and reading about history, and antiquing; he was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan; he loved spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Russell Wignall was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ron Wignall; and

WHEREAS, Russell Wignall is survived by his wife, Barb Wignall; his children, Thom (Christy) Wignall, Jane (Steve) Mooney, Jill (Bob) Nesseler, and Jim (Meghan) Wignall; his grandchildren, Courtney, Andrew, Evan, Molly, Jack, Elizabeth, Conner, and Owen; his great-grandchildren, Ani, Silas, and Luca; and his brother, Jerry (Sue) Wignall; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Russell J. Wignall 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 Russell Wignall as an expression of our deepest sympathy.