SR1267 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard M. "Dick" Hatlett of Rock Island, who passed away on June 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hatlett was born in Fairfield to Larry and Emma (Skelton) Hatlett on April 22, 1926; he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and married Marjorie Farmer in Cisne on July 5, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hatlett was an accountant for the Rock Island Arsenal, retiring in 1977; later, he worked for Samuels Jewelers, Necker's Jewelers, and Cohen's Furniture; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hatlett was a member of the 15th Avenue Christian Church in Rock Island, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Moline American Legion No. 246, and the Kiwanis; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hatlett was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Lucille, Catherine, Flora, Naomi, Larry, and Robert; and

WHEREAS, Richard Hatlett is survived by his wife, Marjorie; his children, Richard Hatlett, Robert (Jeanie) Hatlett, Ronald (Sandra) Hatlett, Cathy Wilson, and Lisa Hatlett; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard M. "Dick" Hatlett and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Richard Hatlett as an expression of our deepest sympathy.