SR0480 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Carl F. Clough Jr. of Rock Island, who passed away on September 19, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Carl Clough was born to Carl Sr. and Mary (Schmidt) Clough in Rock Island on December 31, 1922; he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II; he married Florence Prucnell in LaSalle on October 12, 1946; and

WHEREAS, Carl Clough worked as a machinist at the Rock Island Arsenal until retirement; and

WHEREAS, Carl Clough was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rock Island for over 100 years; he was also a member of Moline Legion Post 246; he enjoyed woodworking and golfing; and

WHEREAS, Carl Clough was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his granddaughter, Carly Behncke; and his sisters, Mary Elizabeth, Genevieve, and Madeline; and

WHEREAS, Carl Clough is survived by his children, Kathleen (Laird) Behncke, Jeffrey (Joan) Clough, and David (Tracy) Clough; his grandchildren, Heather (Jeff) Yuknis, Holly (Donny) Forsyth, Ivy Clough, Matthew (Kelli) Clough, Mark (Jami) Clough, Corey (Michael) Ater, and Lea Behncke; and his great-grandchildren, Ainsley, Jacob, Cole, Violet, Ryder, Cash, Evelyn, and Ava; 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 Carl F. Clough Jr. 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 Carl Clough as an expression of our deepest sympathy.