SR0171 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 Hoebel "Dick" Lincoln of Bloomington, who passed away on January 23, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dick Lincoln was born in Dysart, Iowa on April 9, 1930; and

WHEREAS, Dick Lincoln began his career in the oil business, working for his wife's father; In 1955, he accepted a job with Skelly Oil and moved his family to Bloomington-Normal; he delivered Skelly heating oil to homes and grew the business until it included a Union 76 oil distributorship, several Union 76 gas stations, a chain of modern convenience stores, farms, heating and cooling businesses, and a security business; later in life, he changed careers and was the sole agent of Lincoln Realty, where he specialized in franchise operations; and

WHEREAS, Dick Lincoln was a member of Ducks Unlimited for years; he was an avid hunter and hunted each year at his duck hunting club in Havana; a distant cousin of Abraham Lincoln, he was proud of his family and its heritage; he will be remembered as a hard worker and good provider for his family; and

WHEREAS, Dick Lincoln was preceded in death by his wife Audrey, his son, Tom; and his granddaughter, Lacey; and

WHEREAS, Dick Lincoln is survived by his sons, Kyle, Craig (Linda), and John; his daughter, Cynthia (Dave); his grandchildren, Chase (Katie), Stevi, Ellee, Will (Melissa), Lincoln, Kaylee (Michael), Brittany, and Cameron; his great-grandchildren, Liam, Bennett, Theodore, Sebastian, Drew, Kiki, and one on the way; his sister, Mary; and his nieces and great-nieces; 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 Hoebel "Dick" Lincoln 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 Dick Lincoln as an expression of our deepest sympathy.