SR0394 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Francis B. Crang of Clinton, who passed away on April 20, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Francis Crang was born in Clinton to Francis B. Crang Sr. and Edna Overy Crang-Griffin on February 19, 1930; he married Mary E. Barnett in Waynesville on August 5, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Francis Crang was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Army 1st Cavalry Division; he retired from Revere Copper and Brass in Clinton after 35 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Francis Crang enjoyed tinkering and making things; and

WHEREAS, Francis Crang was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Julie A. Koons; and his son, Jeffrey Lee Crang; and

WHEREAS, Francis Crang is survived by his wife, Mary; his children, Michael (Nan) Crang, Nancy (Chris) Riddle, and Steven (Melissa) Crang; his ten grandchildren; his 12 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Frederick "Fritz" (Anna) Crang; 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 Francis B. Crang 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 Francis B. Crang as an expression of our deepest sympathy.