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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois
3 learned with regret of the death of Samuel Columbus "Kid"
4 Keaton on Wednesday, February 2, 2005; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Mr. Keaton was born on March 12, 1929, in Casscoe,
6 Arkansas, one of nine children born to Mack C. and Ora Mae
7 Keaton; he was fondly known as "Kid" from early childhood until
8 his death; he spent his youth in Arkansas and moved to Chicago
9 in 1952; and
 
10     WHEREAS, He married Aurelia Hill in September of 1953; they
11 were the proud parents of two children, Shelvin and Barbara
12 Denise; and
 
13     WHEREAS, The passing of Samuel Columbus "Kid" Keaton has
14 been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Aurelia Keaton;
15 his daughter, Barbara Denise Keaton; his son, Shelvin (Mattie);
16 his grandchildren, Stephanie and Matthew; his brother, Leotis;
17 and his many nieces, nephews, and other relatives; he was
18 preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and three
19 sisters; therefore, be it
 
20     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL
21 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
22 Samuel Columbus "Kid" Keaton, and we extend our deepest
23 sympathy to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
24 him; and be it further
 
25     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
26 presented to his family as an expression of our sincerest
27 condolences during their time of bereavement.