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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to express
3 their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Russell
4 Oxford of Johnston City, who passed away on Monday, September
5 25, 2006; and
 
6     WHEREAS, He was born on August 11, 1933, in Cave In Rock to
7 Gilbert and Cora (Ralph) Oxford; he was united in marriage to
8 the former Jackie Moake on June 23, 1953, in Marion; and
 
9     WHEREAS, He served as Williamson County Sheriff from 1970
10 to 1978 and again from 1989 to 1994, holding the job longer
11 than any other sheriff; he owned Oxford's Furniture Store of
12 Johnston City and also was involved in Oxford Trucking; and
 
13     WHEREAS, Despite his numerous work commitments, he always
14 found time to spend with his family, enjoying many gatherings
15 with his grandchildren; he also enjoyed spending time horseback
16 riding and trail riding; he was a member of Whiteash Freewall
17 Baptist Church, Williamson County Shrine Club, and Lake Creek
18 Masonic Lodge 729; and
 
19     WHEREAS, The passing of Russell Oxford has been deeply felt
20 by many, especially his wife, Jackie; his sons and their
21 families, Michael and Joyce Blades, Keith and Linda Oxford, and
22 James and Stephanie Oxford; his grandchildren, Lisa Odum and
23 husband, Zach, Melissa Blades, Heather Oxford, Justin Oxford,
24 Russell Casey Oxford, and Abbey Oxford; his step-grandhildren,
25 Siera Elkin and Grant Elkin; his brothers and sister-in-law,
26 Harry and Jane Oxford and David Oxford; his sisters and
27 brothers-in-law, Wanda Cash, Alma and Harold Gross, and Betty
28 and Ed Cash; his nieces and nephews; and other extended family
29 and many friends; he was preceded in death by his parents; his
30 grandson, Michael Travis Blades; his granddaughter, Emily Rose
31 Oxford; and three brothers, Winford, Kenny, and Al Oxford;

 

 

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1 therefore, be it
 
2     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL
3 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
4 Russell Oxford, and we extend our sincere condolences to his
5 family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
6 further
 
7     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8 presented to his family as an expression of our deepest
9 sympathy.