SR0762 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Wendell Turley of Mechanicsburg, who passed away on October 29, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Wendell Turley was born in Springfield to Jerome and Edna (Fosnaugh) Turley on October 15, 1935; he married Rita Van Pelt on May 15, 1955; and

WHEREAS, Wendell Turley began farming at the age of 16 and continued up until his death; and

WHEREAS, Wendell Turley was active in different farm organizations; he served on the Tri-City school board for 15 years and regularly attended Buffalo-Hart Presbyterian Church; and

WHEREAS, Wendell Turley was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jerome "Jerry"; and his daughter-in-law, Connie Turley; and

WHEREAS, Wendell Turley is survived by his wife, Rita; his sons, David (Karla) and John "Randy"; his daughter, Nancy (Ken) Harvill; his sisters, Doris Davis, Sharon Booker, Joann Semple, and Patricia Martin; his grandchildren, Michael (Jennie) Curry Jr., Amanda (Michael) Hill, Meghan (Mike) Roller, Melissa (Michael) Earles, David (Samantha) Turley Jr., and Macklin (Raegan) Austin; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 Wendell Turley 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 Wendell Turley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.