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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Charles Winston "Wynne" Carter of
4Hanna City, who passed away on April 20, 2022; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Wynne Carter was born to Aune (Wainio) and Carl
6Woodrow "Woody" Carter in Dunlap on February 6, 1942; he
7graduated from Dunlap High School, where he excelled in sports
8and was offered full-ride football scholarships to a variety
9of colleges; however, he opted to serve his country as a
10paratrooper in the 101st Airborne, Screaming Eagles; he
11married Marilyn Willis on June 29, 1962; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Wynne Carter became a carpenter in 1965; he
13worked as a foreman for V Jobst & Sons and was president of
14Carpenters Local #183, now #237, from 1976 to 1984; in 1984,
15he, along with five partners, started the River City
16Construction Company, where he served as owner and vice
17president; he retired in 2005; he was a hard worker and an
18inspiring leader, who enjoyed working alongside others and
19helping them reach their full potential; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Wynne Carter was a member of Charter Oak Bible
21Church and was deeply committed to his faith, which he was
22excited to share; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Wynne Carter enjoyed playing guitar and singing
2with his family; he was a farmer, an avid hunter, fisher,
3gardener, and outdoorsman; he was passionate about making land
4beautiful; he was generous with his time and volunteered to
5help others on numerous building projects; he was a larger
6than life figure, and most who knew him have a Wynne story to
7tell; he will be most remembered for his selflessness,
8generosity, humor, and strength; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Wynne Carter is survived by his wife, Marilyn;
10his four daughters, Wendy (Curt) Kooken, Charla Dixon,
11Jennifer (Tyrone) Redd, and Kristi (James) Stephens; his five
12brothers, Donald (Shela) Carter, Gail Carter, Jerry (Loree)
13Carter, Kevin (Mary) Carter, and Mike (Kim) Carter; his 12
14grandchildren; his 12 great-grandchildren; his nieces and
15nephews; his extended family; and his countless friends;
16therefore, be it
 
17    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
18ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
19Charles Winston "Wynne" Carter and extend our sincere
20condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
21him; and be it further
 
22    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

 

 

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1presented to the family of Wynne Carter as an expression of our
2deepest sympathy.