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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to |
3 | | learn of the death of Richard C. "Dick" Johnson of Atlanta, who |
4 | | passed away on October 12, 2020; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, Dick Johnson was born in Beason to Carl and |
6 | | Maryetta (Hubbard) Johnson on April 13, 1936; he graduated from |
7 | | Lincoln High School in Lincoln; he married Mary Ellen Watkins |
8 | | on October 26, 1958; he served in the U.S. Marine Reserves for |
9 | | 6 years; and
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10 | | WHEREAS, Dick Johnson was a farmer who loved raising |
11 | | chickens and Hereford cattle; he could often be seen driving |
12 | | his van while delivering eggs from The White Feather Farm to |
13 | | businesses and families across 3 counties, feeding or chasing |
14 | | the cattle, checking the crops, or just out for a neighborhood |
15 | | visit; he retired in September after 60 years of doing what he |
16 | | loved; and
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17 | | WHEREAS, Dick Johnson lived a full life as a husband, |
18 | | father, mentor, and friend; he will be remembered for his sense |
19 | | of humor, sincere smile, joy for life, and unfailing work |
20 | | ethic; and
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21 | | WHEREAS, Dick Johnson was preceded in death by his parents |