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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 Alvin G. Dodds of
4 Edwardsville on Thursday, January 5, 2006; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Mr. Dodds was superintendent of Edwardsville
6 schools for 19 years, from 1957 to 1976; he was known for his
7 fairness and his unwavering support of both students and
8 teachers; and
 
9     WHEREAS, He began his education career after graduation
10 from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1938; he later
11 earned master's degrees in educational administration and as an
12 education specialist; and
 
13     WHEREAS, He began working in Edwardsville as a junior high
14 school principal in 1955 and had previously worked as a teacher
15 and principal in his hometown, West Frankfort; and
 
16     WHEREAS, He valiantly served his country and was decorated
17 with a Bronze Star for bravery in France during his World War
18 II service in the U.S. Army 6th Armored Division; he was
19 wounded and also received a Purple Heart; and
 
20     WHEREAS, The passing of Alvin G. Dodds has been deeply felt
21 by many, especially his wife, Evelyn Dodds; his daughter; his
22 sons; his sister; and his five grandchildren; therefore, be it
 
23     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL
24 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
25 Alvin G. Dodds, and we extend our sincere condolences to his
26 family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
27 further
 
28     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

 

 

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1 presented to his family as an expression of our deepest
2 sympathy.